HomeLuscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cups: A Perfectly Tangy & Sweet Treat! 🍋🍇🧁
Luscious Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cups: A Perfectly Tangy & Sweet Treat! 🍋🍇🧁
These Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cups are rich, creamy, and bursting with bright citrus and berry flavors! They feature a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth lemony cheesecake filling, and a gorgeous raspberry swirl—all in perfectly portioned cups!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crust:
✔ 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (adds a delicious crunch!) 🍪
✔ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for a touch of sweetness!) 🍚
✔ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (holds everything together!) 🧈
For the Lemon Cheesecake Filling:
✔ 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened (for a silky texture!) 🧀
✔ ½ cup granulated sugar (balances the tartness!) 🍯
✔ 2 large eggs (helps set the cheesecake!) 🥚
✔ ¼ cup sour cream (adds creaminess & tang!) 🥛
✔ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for that zesty brightness!) 🍋
✔ 1 teaspoon lemon zest (enhances the lemon flavor!) 🍋
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for warmth & depth!) 🌿
For the Raspberry Swirl:
✔ ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries (adds fruity bursts!) 🍇
✔ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (sweetens the raspberry puree!) 🍚
✔ 1 teaspoon lemon juice (brightens the berries!) 🍋
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare the Muffin Tin
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2️⃣ Make the Graham Cracker Crust
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin liner.
Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
3️⃣ Prepare the Raspberry Swirl
In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
Cook until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, then set aside to cool.
4️⃣ Make the Lemon Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cheesecake Cups
Spoon 2 tablespoons of cheesecake filling over each graham cracker crust.
Drop ½ teaspoon of raspberry sauce on top of each cup.
Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the raspberry sauce into the cheesecake batter.
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