Description
This raspberry lemon cheesecake is creamy, bright, and beautifully balanced with tangy lemon and sweet raspberry swirls. A buttery biscuit crust and smooth filling make it an elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
200 g digestive biscuits, crushed
100 g unsalted butter, melted
500 g cream cheese, softened
150 g granulated sugar
3 large eggs
200 ml heavy cream
Zest of 2 lemons
100 ml fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
150 g fresh raspberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar, for raspberry swirl
1 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the base of the pan and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
- In a small saucepan, cook the raspberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar until softened. Stir in the cornstarch and cook until slightly thickened. Strain if desired for a smoother sauce.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the chilled crust. Spoon raspberry sauce over the top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
Graham crackers can be used instead of digestive biscuits for a sweeter crust.
Blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries work well as substitutes for raspberries.
For a stronger lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
Straining the raspberry sauce creates a smoother swirl.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For cleaner slices, let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
