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Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake. A buttery graham cracker crust holds a luscious lemon-infused cheesecake filling topped with a vibrant raspberry puree.


Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, divided
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 3 cups (12 oz.) raspberries, divided
  • 1 tbsp zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 4 packages (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese Spread, softened
  • 4 eggs

Raspberry Puree:

  • 400g frozen raspberries
  • 46g sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  2. Make Filling: Blend 2 cups raspberries, lemon zest, and juice. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, and eggs. Fold in raspberry mixture. Pour over crust.
  3. Bake: Bake at a low temperature until set. Cool and refrigerate.
  4. Prepare Raspberry Puree: Cook raspberries and sugar until thickened. Strain and cool.
  5. Serve: Drizzle cheesecake with raspberry puree before serving.

Notes

  • You can top the cheesecake with fresh raspberries for added freshness.
  • For a smoother raspberry puree, blend it after cooking and straining.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg