Description
Silky smooth lemon raspberry swirl cheesecake brings sunshine and sweetness to dessert tables with its elegant marbled design. Guests will swoon over the tangy-sweet combination that promises pure indulgence in each luxurious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor and Additional Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by pulverizing graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a springform pan’s base and briefly baking until golden and set.
- Transform fresh raspberries into a vibrant sauce by gently simmering with sugar and lemon juice, creating a glossy, seedless compote that will marble through the creamy filling.
- Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar, then gently fold in eggs, ensuring each is fully integrated before introducing sour cream, a touch of flour, bright lemon zest, and aromatic vanilla.
- Delicately pour the luscious cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, artfully dotting the surface with crimson raspberry sauce and creating elegant swirls using the tip of a knife.
- Position the cheesecake in a preheated oven, allowing it to bake until the edges appear firm while maintaining a subtle jiggle at the center, signaling perfect custard-like consistency.
- After baking, crack the oven door and permit the cheesecake to cool gradually, preventing unsightly surface cracks and ensuring a luxuriously smooth texture.
- Transfer the cooled cheesecake to the refrigerator, allowing it to rest and develop depth of flavor for a minimum of four hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Use fresh raspberries for the most vibrant flavor and color in the swirl sauce.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and using a water bath during baking.
- Customize the dessert by substituting raspberries with other berries like strawberries or blueberries for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg