The first time I made this Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, it was for a friend’s baby shower — and it completely stole the table. I was nervous (cheesecake felt fancy!), but it was surprisingly simple and turned out gorgeous. That pretty raspberry swirl made it look like I bought it from a bakery. It’s creamy, tart, and just sweet enough  the kind of dessert that makes people close their eyes on the first bite.

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

• 6 tbsp melted butter

Filling:

• 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

• 2/3 cup maple syrup or sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Raspberry Swirl:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch (for thicker swirl)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Crust
   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a parchment-lined 8- or 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.

2. Make Raspberry Swirl
   In a small saucepan, cook raspberries, sweetener, and lemon juice over medium heat until thick and syrupy (5–7 minutes). Optional: Stir in cornstarch for extra thickness. Strain for a smoother swirl if you prefer.

3. Make Cheesecake Filling
   Beat cream cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt, vanilla, and lemon juice.

4. Assemble & Swirl
   Pour cheesecake filling into the crust. Spoon raspberry sauce in small dollops over the top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.

5. Bake & Chill
   Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. Serve & Enjoy
   Slice and serve chilled. Garnish with fresh raspberries or mint if desired.

Sarah’s Tips ❤️

• Room temp cream cheese = smoother filling

• Don’t over-swirl or the raspberry can sink

• Freezes beautifully — just slice and wrap individually!

Nutrition (Per Serving, serves 10):

• Calories: 280

• Protein: 6g

• Carbs: 22g

• Sugar: 14g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 1g