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Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

This Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake is a delightful blend of sweet raspberries and tangy lemon flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • food processor
  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Filling

  • 2.5 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 2.5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2.5 teaspoon sugar

Crust

  • 2.25 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 10 tablespoon salted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoon sugar

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 6 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature

Instructions
 

Raspberry Filling

  • Add the cornstarch, lemon juice, and warm water to a small bowl and whisk together until dissolved.
  • Combine the raspberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 3 minutes, smashing the raspberries as they cook.
  • Puree the raspberry mixture in a food processor and strain the puree. Set aside to cool.

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  • Combine the crust ingredients in a bowl and press into the bottom and sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool.
  • Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.

Cheesecake

  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth.
  • Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition, then add egg yolks.
  • Add two tablespoons of the cheesecake filling to the cooled raspberry filling.
  • Fill the crust with about ¾ of the cheesecake filling.
  • Drop spoonfuls of half the raspberry filling onto the cheesecake and swirl.
  • Add remaining raspberry filling over the top and swirl again.
  • Place the springform pan inside a larger pan and fill with warm water halfway up the sides.
  • Bake for 1 hour 25 minutes, until the center is set but jiggly.
  • Turn off the oven, leave the door closed for 30 minutes.
  • Crack the oven door for another 30 minutes to cool.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake to cool completely.
  • Remove from the springform pan and serve on a dish.
  • Top with raspberries and lemon slices, refrigerate until ready.

Notes

Cheesecake is best if eaten within 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30.8gProtein: 6.5gFat: 28.9gCholesterol: 141.4mgSodium: 278.8mgSugar: 22.1g
Keyword cheesecake, Dessert, lemon, Raspberry, sweet
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