Description
Creamy no-bake raspberry lemon swirl cheesecake delivers summer’s most refreshing dessert. Graham cracker crust and silky filling blend tangy citrus with sweet berries, promising cool comfort on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring a consistent, sandy texture without large fragments.
- Binding the Base: Thoroughly mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Pan Layering: Distribute the crumb mixture evenly across the springform pan’s bottom, using a flat utensil or measuring cup to compress and create a smooth, compact foundation.
- Chilling the Crust: Refrigerate the prepared crust for 15-20 minutes, allowing the butter to solidify and establish a robust, stable base for the cheesecake filling.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure graham crackers are crushed into ultra-fine, uniform crumbs without large chunks to create a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Press with Precision: Use the back of a spoon or flat measuring cup to compact the crust evenly, applying firm, consistent pressure to create a solid base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Chill for Stability: Refrigerate the crust for at least 15-20 minutes before adding filling, allowing butter to solidify and provide a sturdy foundation that prevents soggy or weak layers.
- Customize Crust Options: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg