Description
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors with this Rustic Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Tart. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a rich cheesecake filling infused with fresh raspberries and zesty lemon juice, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this dessert is perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings, leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
- Gently fold in half of the raspberries into the cheesecake mixture, then pour it into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Top with remaining raspberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg