Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blend (Print Format)

Tangy raspberries and marbled cheesecake come together for a luscious dessert, crowned with whipped cream.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup sour cream
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

→ Raspberry Swirl

10 - ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
11 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
12 - 1 tsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ Garnish

14 - Whipped cream
15 - Lemon slices

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
03 - In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until raspberries break down and the mixture thickens. Let cool slightly.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and optional lemon juice until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry mixture onto the surface and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into the cheesecake.
06 - Bake for 50-60 minutes or until edges are set but the center slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
07 - Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
08 - Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices before serving.