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Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

Tangy Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake That Will Wow Your Guests

Delightful Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake combining fresh lemons and raspberries for a creamy, vibrant dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Crust
  • 200 g Digestive Biscuits Crushed into fine crumbs
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 500 g Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature
  • 300 g Frozen Raspberries Or fresh for garnish
  • 100 g Sugar Adjust to taste
For the Lemon Mousse Layer
  • 250 ml Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 60 ml Lemon Juice Fresh squeezed preferred
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 200 g Raspberry Puree Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Square ring mold
  • blender
  • saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the Biscuit Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted unsalted butter. Press into the base of a square ring mold. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and let cool.
Make Raspberry Puree
  1. Blend frozen raspberries and sugar until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve if desired, and set aside.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
  1. Soften cream cheese, then beat until creamy. Fold in raspberry puree and pour over the cooled biscuit crust.
Create Lemon Mousse Layer
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Mix lemon juice and zest, then fold into whipped cream. Spoon over raspberry cheesecake layer.
Top with Raspberry Glaze
  1. Heat raspberry puree, stir in cornstarch mixed with water until thickened. Cool slightly, then pour over lemon mousse layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Serve
  1. Once set, remove from mold and slice into squares. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, chill the cheesecake overnight and let room temperature ingredients come to room temp before mixing.

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