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Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

This Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake is perfectly sweet and tart, infused with lemon and raspberry flavors, making it a delightful dessert for summer!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • aluminum foil

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 oz 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

  • To start, make the raspberry filling. Add the cornstarch, lemon juice, and warm water to a small bowl and whisk together until the cornstarch has dissolved.
  • Combine the raspberries and sugar together in a medium to large saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously for 3 minutes as the juices release.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, smashing the raspberries as they cook. The mixture should bubble a little bit and just start to thicken.
  • Puree the raspberry mixture in a food processor and then strain the puree. Set puree aside to cool.

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
  • Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in. Set prepared pan aside.

Cheesecake

  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until well completely combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the sour cream, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition, then add the egg yolks and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • 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 about ½ of the raspberry filling onto the cheesecake filling. Use a knife or spatula to run through the spoonfuls and swirl them around.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the remaining filling over the raspberry swirl and gently spread evenly.
  • Then drop spoonfuls of the remaining raspberry filling over the top of the cheesecake and use a knife or spatula to swirl it around.
  • Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour 25 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.
  • Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes.
  • Crack the door of the oven for 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to cool completely.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving dish.
  • Top the cheesecake with raspberries and lemon slices, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cheesecake is best if eaten within 3-4 days.

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 baking, cheesecake, dessert, Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, Summer Desserts
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