Description
This No Bake Raspberry Lemon Swirl Cheesecake is a refreshing and creamy dessert combining tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavors swirled into a luscious cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled and easy to make, it requires no baking—just simple mixing and refrigeration for a delightful summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
For Garnish
- Fresh raspberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the crust. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter thoroughly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust layer.
- Make the cheesecake base. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy texture.
- Divide and flavor the filling. Split the cheesecake mixture in half. Stir the lemon juice into one half for a bright, citrus flavor, and mix the raspberry jam into the other half for a sweet berry component.
- Assemble the cheesecake. Spoon alternating dollops of the lemon and raspberry mixtures over the prepared crust. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two flavors together, creating a marbled effect.
- Chill and serve. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until firmly set. Before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices for a beautiful, fresh presentation.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for best texture and flavor.
- Press the crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when slicing.
- Swirling the mixtures gently preserves the beautiful marbled look.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for an even firmer set.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs.
