Description
Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake is a creamy, indulgent dessert that perfectly balances zesty lemon and sweet raspberries, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- Raspberry puree
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until fluffy.
- Add fresh lemon zest, juice, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Blend until smooth.
- Fold raspberry puree into one-third of the cheesecake batter gently to create swirls.
- Pour half of the plain cheesecake batter into the crust, followed by spoonfuls of raspberry batter. Alternate layers until all batter is used.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate overnight.
- 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: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg