Description
Brighten any day with the tantalizing Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Delight! This luscious dessert combines the tangy zest of lemons and the sweet allure of raspberries layered between a crumbly graham cracker crust and a creamy cheesecake mixture. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert promises to be a showstopper. Explore the detailed steps below to create this delightful treat that balances vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the cream cheese layer:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the raspberry compote layer:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the lemon mousse layer:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Additional raspberries
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a pan. Chill.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; spread half over the crust. Chill.
- Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to make a compote; cool and spread over cream cheese layer.
- Whip heavy cream with lemon zest, juice, and powdered sugar to form a mousse; spread over compote.
- Finish with the remaining cream cheese blend. Refrigerate until set.
- Garnish with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and lemon zest.
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days for best taste and texture.
- Serving Suggestion: For an elegant presentation, serve chilled with a drizzle of raspberry sauce and a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest.
- Variation: Consider adding a thin layer of lemon curd beneath the raspberry compote for an extra lemon punch.