Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in the Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that balances creamy cheesecake with a vibrant raspberry swirl. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a sweet treat just for you, this cheesecake combines refreshing lemon flavor and sweet raspberries to create an eye-catching centerpiece that everyone will adore. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even beginners can impress their guests with this stunning dessert. Prepare ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, and enjoy the burst of flavors with every slice!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Strain and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and mix in sour cream, zest, juice, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling over crust; swirl raspberry sauce into the batter gently.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg