Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Lemon raspberry swirl cheesecake is a luscious dessert featuring a creamy lemon-flavored cheesecake with vibrant raspberry swirls on a buttery graham cracker crust. The bright citrus notes and sweet raspberries create a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, making this cheesecake a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (includes cooling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crust
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
- Raspberries
- Sugar (for raspberry sauce)
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare the graham cracker crust.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Make raspberry sauce by simmering raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Swirl the sauce into the cheesecake batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until set. Cool and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest before serving. Ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg