Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, a vibrant dessert that perfectly balances the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweet tartness of fresh raspberries. This creamy cheesecake is an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering, from birthdays to summer barbecues. With its beautiful raspberry swirls and smooth texture, it’s sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to recreate at home. Follow our easy steps to craft this refreshing dessert that will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for raspberry swirl)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for raspberry swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Swirl: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Strain through a fine mesh to remove seeds and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar then mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until blended. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Assemble: Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and drop spoonfuls of raspberry sauce on top. Gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Bake: Bake for about 55–65 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and let cool with door ajar for an hour.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg