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Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Aima Solace

Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

A creamy, tangy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and vibrant raspberry swirls, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or gluten-free graham crackers
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil)
Raspberry Swirl:
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 oz 3 blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
Optional Topping:
  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Lemon slices

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  2. Make the raspberry swirl: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5 minutes. Strain to remove seeds. Cool.
  3. Mix the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and flour.
  4. Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Drop raspberry puree by spoonfuls and swirl with a toothpick.
  5. Bake: Place pan in a water bath. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour.
  6. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with toppings.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt for sour cream or gluten-free flour for a GF version.
  • Pro Tip: Dip knife in hot water for clean slices.
  • Prevent Cracks: Use a water bath and cool gradually.

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