Description
Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon and sweet raspberries in a creamy cheesecake. Ideal for any occasion, this treat will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Crushed Graham Crackers
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Fresh Lemon Juice and Zest
- Fresh Raspberries
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of the pan for the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth; add sour cream, lemon juice, and zest, mixing well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time until smooth; avoid overmixing.
- For raspberry swirl, heat raspberries with sugar until saucy; strain if desired.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust; drizzle raspberry sauce on top and add remaining filling. Use a knife to create swirls.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are firm but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg