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Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

A creamy cheesecake with a delightful lemon flavor swirled with fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sour cream and sugar, and mix until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth.
Add Raspberry Swirl
  1. In a small saucepan, heat raspberries over medium heat until they break down, about 5 minutes.
  2. Mash the raspberries with a fork and strain to remove seeds if desired.
  3. Spoon the raspberry puree over the cheesecake filling and swirl with a rubber spatula.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  4. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow the cheesecake to chill overnight.

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