Description
Indulge in a slice of summer with our Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake. This delightful dessert showcases the perfect harmony of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavors, resulting in a refreshing treat that’s ideal for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply as a well-deserved indulgence. The vibrant raspberry swirl not only adds an eye-catching design but also enhances the cheesecake’s creamy texture, ensuring it captivates everyone at your table. With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can create this impressive dessert that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth; gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice, zest, and sour cream until creamy.
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water; cook until thickened.
- Pour filling into crust; swirl raspberry sauce on top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly; let cool in the oven with the door cracked open for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg