Description
Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake combines creamy, zesty cheesecake with ribbons of sweet-tart raspberry puree. Baked on a buttery graham cracker crust, itβs a stunning dessert that looks as beautiful as it tastes.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Raspberry Swirl:
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the base in foil to prevent leaking.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan and pre-bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5β6 minutes until thick. Strain to remove seeds. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
6. Pour cheesecake batter into crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry sauce on top and swirl with a knife.
7. Bake in a water bath for 55β65 minutes until the center is just set. Turn off oven and crack the door. Let cool inside for 1 hour.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
Chill overnight for optimal texture and swirl definition.
Top with fresh raspberries or whipped cream for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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