Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry with this creamy and decadent Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake. A delightful dessert that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
For the Filling:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, zest of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries.
For Garnish:
Powdered sugar and lemon zest curls (optional).
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan bottom. Bake for 10 mins.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, juice, and flour. Fold in raspberries.
- Bake: Pour filling into crust. Bake 55–65 mins. Let cool in oven for 1 hour. Chill for 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with raspberries, powdered sugar, and lemon zest curls.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries for best texture.
- To prevent cracks, avoid overmixing and consider a water bath.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
