Description
Silky lemon raspberry swirl cheesecake celebrates tangy citrus and sweet berries in a luxurious dessert. Creamy layers promise rich flavor profiles that will delight palates seeking sophisticated seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsps grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers and blend with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a springform pan’s base, then quickly toast in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- Cheesecake Batter Creation: Whip cream cheese and sweetener until silky smooth, gently folding in sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and zest to maintain a luxurious, uniform texture.
- Raspberry Swirl Development: Transform fresh raspberries into a vibrant puree by blending with sugar, creating a vivid crimson sauce for artistic incorporation.
- Assembly and Marbling: Pour the creamy cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, then artistically cascade raspberry puree across the surface, using a knife to create elegant swirled patterns.
- Baking Technique: Bake in a carefully calibrated oven until the edges set and the center maintains a delicate wobble, then implement a gradual cooling process by leaving the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Chilling and Presentation: Refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours or overnight, allowing it to set completely, then carefully unmold and garnish with fresh raspberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Secrets: Bake cheesecake in a water bath and cool gradually to minimize surface cracks and ensure a silky-smooth texture.
- Room Temperature Magic: Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to create a perfectly blended, lump-free cheesecake batter.
- Swirling Technique: Use a toothpick or thin knife for precise, delicate raspberry puree swirls that create an Instagram-worthy marbled effect.
- Make-Ahead Brilliance: This cheesecake can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it ideal for stress-free entertaining and party planning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg