Description
Creamy lemon raspberry swirl cheesecake blends tangy citrus with sweet berry notes for an irresistible dessert. Silky smooth texture and elegant marbled design make this classic treat perfect for special occasions you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a springform pan to create a compact base. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually incorporating sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Ensure the mixture is free of lumps and has a silky consistency.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk raspberry preserves with cornstarch until fully integrated and slightly thickened.
- Gently pour the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust, maintaining an even surface.
- Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry preserve mixture across the cheesecake’s surface, using a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the batter.
- Bake at 325°F for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but not liquid and edges are set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to completely set and develop flavors.
- Before serving, carefully release springform pan sides and garnish with fresh raspberries and delicate lemon zest curls.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely to ensure a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Add a pinch of salt to the cheesecake batter to enhance the overall flavor and balance the sweetness of the raspberries and sugar.
- Warm raspberry preserves slightly before swirling to create more defined and beautiful marble-like patterns throughout the cheesecake.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg