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    Home » Cakes » Cheesecakes

    Creamy, Tangy Lemon Cheesecake with a Vibrant Raspberry Ripple

    By Elizabeth Waterson // Aug 20, 2018 (Updated Feb 10, 2026) // 83 Comments

    Jump to Recipe· 4.9 from 25 reviews
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    raspberry lemon cheesecake after and before baking

    This Raspberry Swirl Lemon Cheesecake is a true showstopper-bright, tangy lemon cheesecake swirled with fresh raspberry puree, all nestled on a buttery Golden Oreo crust. Every slice is creamy, citrusy, and kissed with just enough berry sweetness to keep you coming back for more. Whether it's for Easter, summer parties, or just a Tuesday night, this cheesecake delivers drama and flavor.

    overhead shot of a raspberry swirl lemon cheesecake on a marble cake plate on a white surface

    Cheesecake is one of my favorite things to make, especially in the summer. A nice cold dessert, oh it hits the spot! Especially lemon desserts and this year I have loved the combination of Lemon & Raspberry. They just go together so well.

    If you've visited my site before you probably know that cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. I love the rich, creamy filling against a crunchy crust and then the smooth whipped cream. Although, the main reason I love a cheesecake is that its a make-ahead dessert. I always bake my cheesecake the day before I want to serve it and then let it chill in the fridge all night. It makes for one less thing to stress about when you are preparing for whatever event you have.

    This raspberry swirled lemon cheesecake has four parts. A golden Oreo crust, a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, a raspberry sauce swirled right into the cheesecake batter and then topped with fresh whipped cream and more raspberries if you want 🙂

    If you're looking for raspberries and chocolate try my raspberry chocolate cake recipe.

    rraspberry swirl lemon cheesecake slice on a white plate with the full cheesecake on a stand in the background on a white surface

    What You'll Need to Make This Swirled Cheesecake

    • I use a Golden Oreo Crust but you could also use graham cracker crumbs and make my graham cracker crust recipe.
    • The raspberry swirl is easy, you just need to push it through a sieve to remove the seeds.
    • For a creamy, lump-free cheesecake make sure your cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream and eggs are at room temperature!
    • You could leave the gorgeous cheesecake as is but I always loved whipped cream with cheesecake. I have a whole post dedicated to making stabilized whipped cream.

    Next time, try my strawberry cheesecake recipe.

    Featured Review

    "I've made this recipe numerous times. It's a big hit amongst friends and family. One year, I actually bought lemon raspberry cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory for my birthday because I didn't feel like cooking. Their cheesecake was so disappointing in comparison. My birthday is coming up and yup, I am totally making this cheesecake again because it's that good."

    Chula
    Jump to Recipe· 4.9 from 25 reviews

    Let's Start with the Crunchy Bottom

    To start off a great cheesecake you need a great crust. I always prefer an Oreo crust over a graham cracker crust. I have made this cheesecake numerous times with regular Golden Oreos and the Lemon flavored ones. Either flavor works.

    crushed golden oreos for a raspberry lemon cheesecake recipe
    Crush Oreos to a fine crumb.
    melted butter added to crushed golden oreos in a clear bowl
    Add the melted butter.
    golden oreo crust all mixed together ready to be put in the pan
    Make sure all the cookie crumbs are coated with butter.
    golden oreo crust packed into a round tin for a raspberry swirled lemon cheesecake recipe
    Press the crumbs up the side of your springform pan.

    Fresh Raspberry Puree Swirl

    This is ridiculously easy.

    raspberries and sugar added to a food processor
    In a food processor add your raspberries and a little bit of granulated sugar.
    raspberry puree made in a food processor on a white counter
    Blend until a liquid.
    raspberry puree being pushed thru a mesh sieve with a white spatula
    Push the raspberry sauce through a fine metal sieve, using a spatula to help push the liquid through and leave the seeds behind.

    Lemon Cheesecake Batter with a Tangy Twist

    cream cheese beat in a silver bowl for a raspberry swirled lemon cheesecake recipe
    Beat the cream cheese for a minute or two so that the mixture is nice and creamy.
    granulated sugar added to cream cheese in a silver mixing bowl for a raspberry swirled lemon cheesecake recipe
    Then add your granulated sugar, mixing until incorporated.
    lemon cheesecake ingredients in a silver mixing bowl with a pink spatula
    Next, add in heavy cream, sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice mixing until fully combined.
    eggs added to a lemon cheesecake batter in a silver bowl
    Followed by the eggs one at a time. Stir until just combined.

    Let's Get Swirly

    raspberry puree dotted on top of a lemon cheesecake before baking in a silver pan
    Place dollops of raspberry puree on top of the cheesecake batter.
    raspberry puree swirled into a lemon cheesecake recipe in a silver pan
    Use a knife to swirl the dollops into the cheesecake batter.

    Water Bath How to

    raspberry swirl lemon cheesecake recipe before baking in a water bath
    Place your springform pan into a larger cake pan place that cake pan in the roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan.

    This prevents ANY water from getting in the cheesecake and you don't have to wrap everything with foil. If you do not have a larger cake pan just wrap the springform pan with heavy-duty foil- this will prevent any water seeping inside- unless there are any rips in the foil so be careful!! 

    Once the cheesecake has fully cooled I make some fresh whipped cream and use a star tip to pipe it on the edge of the cheesecake. You could, of course, use canned whipped cream but I loooove the fresh stuff. And if you are feeling fancy place to fresh raspberry on top to decorate. 

    I have a whole post dedicated to making stabilized whipped cream, it only takes 4 ingredients and five minutes. 

    Check out all my cheesecake baking tips here.

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    Creamy, Tangy Lemon Cheesecake with a Vibrant Raspberry Ripple

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    This Raspberry Swirl Lemon Cheesecake is a true showstopper-bright, tangy lemon cheesecake swirled with fresh raspberry puree, all nestled on a buttery Golden Oreo crust. Every slice is creamy, citrusy, and kissed with just enough berry sweetness to keep you coming back for more. Whether it's for Easter, summer parties, or just a Tuesday night, this cheesecake delivers drama and flavor.

    • Total Time: 9 Hours 20 Minutes
    • Yield: 10-12 Slices 1x

    Ingredients

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    Crust

    • 1-12 oz package Golden or Lemon Oreos, finely crushed
    • 2oz (¼ Cup) Butter, melted

    Raspberry Swirl

    • 6oz Fresh Raspberries
    • 2 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar

    Cheesecake

    • 16oz Cream Cheese (not whipped), completely softened to room temperature
    • 150 grams (¾ Cup) Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
    • 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
    • 3.5oz (⅓ cup) Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
    • Zest of Two medium-sized Lemons
    • Juice of 2 medium sized lemons about 2.6oz (⅓ Cup)
    • 3 Large Eggs, at room temp.

    Whipped Cream 

    • 8oz (1 Cup) Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
    • 1 Teaspoon Dry Milk Powder

    Instructions

    Crust

    1. Grease an 8 or 9-inch springform pan, set aside. Preheat oven to 350F/180C. In a small bowl combine Lemon Oreos and melted butter. Press into bottom and slightly up upsides of prepared pan. Place in fridge while you make the cheesecake.

    Raspberry Swirl

    1. In a food processor blend raspberries and sugar until the mixture is in liquid form. Pour mixture through a strainer to get rid of all seeds, set aside.

    Cheesecake

    1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat cream cheese for 3 minutes on medium. Now on low speed add granulated sugar and beat for another 3 minutes. Add in heavy cream, sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice mixing until fully combined. Add in eggs one at a time. You should have a creamy batter with no lumps.
    2. Pour batter into prepared pan, place dollops of raspberry puree and use a knife to swirl the dollops into the cheesecake batter. Place the springform pan in a 10-inch cake pan- place cake pan in roasting pan and fill roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan. This prevents ANY water from getting in the cheesecake and you don't have to wrap everything with foil.**
    3. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the middle of the cheesecake, should jiggle just a little bit, (bake a little longer if using an 8-inch pan). Turn oven off and let cool in the oven for 1 hour then take out of roasting pan and wrap with plastic wrap. Let sit in the fridge overnight.
    4. The next day take the cheesecake out of the fridge and using a hot clean knife cut slices of cheesecake, I clean my knife for each slice for clean slices. 

    Whipped Cream 

    1. When ready to serve Cheesecake, take your bowl and whisk attachment to the mixer chill it in the freezer for 5 minutes. When ready whisk heavy cream for 1 minute, add powdered sugar and milk powder. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
    2. Using a pastry bag and any tip you like to pipe the whipped cream around the edges of the cake, I like to pipe mine pretty high. Then top with fresh raspberries. To serve use a hot clean knife cut slices of cheesecake. Store in the fridge.

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    Notes

    *Total Time includes Chill Time

    ** If you don't have any extra large cake pans for the springform pan to sit in you can wrap it with heavy-duty foil making sure to not rip it to prevent any water from seeping in.

    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson
    • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 70 Minutes
    • Category: Cheesecake
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Wayne Brindle says

      May 20, 2017 at 3:26 am

      I see in the recipe instructions that you are calling for adding vanilla beans but there are no vanilla beans in the ingredients. Can you advise as to how much vanilla??

      Thanks,

      Wayne

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        May 23, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        That was a mistake in the directions there does not need to be any vanilla in the recipe sorry about that Wayne

        Reply
        • Haley Cryderman says

          June 08, 2023 at 6:12 pm

          Question this doesn’t call for any flour or corn starch? Will it stay tall?

          Reply
          • Elizabeth Waterson says

            June 09, 2023 at 8:38 am

            Hi Haley, I never have issues with not using any flour or cornstarch! I personally don't think its necessary! Please let me know if you have any other questions or if you try the recipe would love to know what you think! XX Liz

            Reply
    2. Brandon Freeman says

      May 23, 2017 at 4:16 am

      Hello. What size container of raspberries did you use in the recipe? All that it states is to use a container of raspberries. It does not state the specific size.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        May 23, 2017 at 2:55 pm

        I am sorry for not being specific, 6oz!

        Reply
    3. Carolyn says

      August 31, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      Raspberry and lemon is such a perfect flavor combination!

      Reply
    4. Robert says

      April 07, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      One of my Favourite Queen dishes, I must confess....... love it.

      Reply
    5. Mark says

      May 30, 2019 at 9:05 am

      You mentioned in the blog to use an 8" springform pan and place in a 9-10" pan when baking, but the recipe calls for a 9" spring form? Just wanted to know what size pan this recipe is meant for. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        May 30, 2019 at 2:08 pm

        Hi Mark, sorry for the confusion. You can bake this cheesecake in an 8 or 9-inch springform pan, it will be taller in the 8inch, therefore, it will need to cook for a little longer. I have updated the recipe to reflect that. I have made this recipe in both an 8 or 9 inch, I actually prefer the 8 inch pan since I love the extra height. Please let me know if you make this or have any further questions! Always happy to help! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Cherie says

      September 23, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      Can you subscribe the lemon juice for vanilla extract to make it plain cheesecake with raspberry?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        September 23, 2019 at 8:21 pm

        Hi Cherie, yes you can just use vanilla extract if you don't like lemon I would remove the zest from the recipe as well. Please let me know if I can help with anything else and if you make the recipe!

        Reply
    7. Sneha says

      February 01, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      This recipe was incredibly easy to follow! I appreciate the cooling down steps which are sometimes skipped on other recipes. The cheesecake was for a birthday dinner. It was such a hit, there were no leftovers! I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        February 01, 2020 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you so much for the lovely comment Sneha!! Cooling the cheesecake properly is such a vital step, glad you appreciate it!! XX Liz

        Reply
    8. ARyouhungry says

      February 05, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      This cheesecake is amazing if you want to impress someone and you want something easy to make! Directions are very easy to follow. For sure will be making again 😀

      Reply
    9. Devin says

      February 09, 2020 at 6:06 am

      Do you use whole Oreos or do you take out the filling?
      Thanks in advance, I can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        February 09, 2020 at 8:39 am

        Hi Devin, thanks for stopping by1 I use whole Oreos, the cream helps provide a little more moisture and sweetness. Please let me know if you have any further questions and when you make it! XX Liz

        Reply
    10. Andra says

      February 11, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      Great recipe, we made it exactly as the recipe states! Loved the cake pan trick for the water bath. It was a bit fluffier than we usually like, but I think I’ll try baking it a bit longer next time. Super tasty, thank you for a fun recipe!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        February 11, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you for coming back and reviewing the recipe Andra, I appreciate it so much. And I, of course, love to hear you enjoyed it! XX Liz

        Reply
    11. Nicole I says

      February 14, 2020 at 9:49 am

      This cake turned out incredible for my sister's birthday party! Loved the oreo cookie crumble! Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Taylor says

      April 04, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Can this be frozen?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        April 04, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Hi Taylor, I personally have never frozen this cheesecake but I would think that yes you could. Let the cheesecake cool completely then chill. After that place the cheesecake on a cardboard cake round. Wrap it in plastic wrap, twice, then foil. Freeze for up 1-2 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight. Let me know if you try it! XX Liz

        Reply
    13. Natalia says

      May 23, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Made it yesterday for my daughters birthday and it turned out absolutely delicious. We could not stop eating it!! Thank you for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        May 24, 2020 at 9:02 am

        This is awesome Natalia, what a fun birthday cake!! Thank you so much for coming back to review and rate the recipe, it really helps me out so thank you! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    14. Gloria says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      Love this recipe !!
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 16, 2020 at 10:16 pm

        Hi Gloria, thank you so much for coming back to star rate and review the recipe I really appreciate it! So happy you enjoyed it!! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    15. Lana says

      July 31, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Super easy and delicious!!! I had 2 pieces... not by choice... my husband ate the rest

      Reply
    16. Cat says

      August 05, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      This was my first cheesecake and it went down a roaring success!! Every family member loved it so much, including me 🙂 I followed the instructions here to the T, using the pictures and comments to guide me along (they were very helpful!) Final product was so stunning and delicious. Thanks for the awesome recipe~ can't rate it highly enough.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        August 06, 2020 at 6:03 pm

        Aww what a lovely comment, thank you so much Cat, you have made my day!!! It's great to hear all the photos and steps helped you along the way!! Now on to your next cheesecake 🙂 Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    17. Alicia B says

      August 07, 2020 at 9:09 am

      I've made this recipe many times. Always a fave at gatherings! My mom is retiring and we're having a small gathering tomorrow. With our current covid crisis, I figured I'd order a pan for mini cheesecakes off Amazon and make it so people can grab and go. The pan is cupcake style, but with removable bottoms. I can place inside regular cupcake pan for the water bath or place the water bath on a lower rack, but what do you suggest for baking time/temp? I've only ever done large cheesecakes. Hopefully you see this in time and have some advice. Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        August 07, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        Hi Alicia, thanks so much for reaching out. Sorry It's been a few hours, next time try DM'ing me on Instagram I see those quickdr. I am so happy you are already a fan of this cheesecake!!! I have actually made this recipe into mini cheesecakes numerous times, once for my sisters wedding!! Not sure if you have mini cupcake or actual cupcake size or an in-between size but I if they were cupcakes size I would bake them at 350F for 15-18 minutes, you want the edges set and the centers only slightly jiggle. Just reduce the time for smaller sizes. I like to open the oven door and turn the oven off and let them cool in there for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack on the counter for 30 minutes then chill in the fridge for a few hours. If you can't let them cool in the oven because you are doing multiple batches don't worry but the cheesecakes may deflate a bit more. I find mini cheesecakes always deflate to some degree, but I always top mine with a pipe of fresh whipped cream and a raspberry or two. Let me know if you have any further questions, and good luck! XX Liz

        Reply
    18. Betsy Nyman says

      November 03, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Looks delicious! Can I make this with a graham cracker crust?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        November 03, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Hi Betsy, thanks for reaching out. You can totally do a graham cracker crust, I would suggest: 125 Grams (1 ¼ Cups) Graham Cracker Crumbs
        2 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
        3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted.

        Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you try the recipe I would love to know what you think! xX Liz

        Reply
    19. Blake says

      December 09, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      Sorry if this is a dumb question but am I baking this surrounded by the water?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        December 09, 2020 at 6:35 pm

        Hi Blake, not a dumb question at all! Yes, you are baking this in a water bath, the surrounding water helps ensure that the cheesecake bakes at an even temperature. You can wrap the cheesecake pan in heavy-duty foil from the bottom that goes up the sides but doesn't cover the top, be extra careful to have no tears or rips in the foil. Or my preferred method is to place the springform pan into a larger 10/11 inch cake pan. Whichever method you use then place that cheesecake in a roasting pan and fill roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan. Please let me know if I can help with anything else. You can also always Direct message me on Instagram and I can try and troubleshoot if you send photos while you are baking or after! Always here to help! XX Liz

        Reply
    20. Blake says

      December 13, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Absolutely delicious! Never had made a cheesecake much a cake before but this was for a friends bday. I was able to get help right away from Elizabeth who gave me a lot of tips since I only had a 10 inch pan. Would recommend this to anyone and will be making this again. My friend said she thought it was amazing!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        December 15, 2020 at 3:44 pm

        Hi Blake, thank you so much for coming back to leave a star rating and review I truly appreciate it!! So happy you had success making your first cheesecake, so glad you were able to impress your friend! Now what cheesecake will you try next?! XX Liz

        Reply
        • Antonia says

          December 24, 2025 at 12:34 am

          How would you adjust this recipe for a 7 inch pan?

          Reply
          • Elizabeth Waterson says

            December 28, 2025 at 7:18 pm

            Hi Antonia, I would just use the same ingredients and bake it for longer! Hope that helps, please let me know if you try it! XX Liz

            Reply
    21. Priscilla Hill says

      December 24, 2020 at 6:38 am

      Hi! Can this be made using frozen raspberries?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        December 24, 2020 at 9:02 am

        Hi Priscilla, I have personally never done it. If you wanted to try it, there are no guarantees but this is what I would do. Place the raspberries in a strainer over a bowl to thaw. This will help get rid of the excess liquid. Then use them with the sugar and blend. Please let me know if I can help with anything else or if you try the recipe. XX Liz

        Reply
    22. Katharina says

      April 04, 2021 at 9:15 am

      It sounds really delicious. I live abroad and can only find cream cheese spread..no brick. Will it still be possible to make or what do you suggest? Thank you for a great blog

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        April 12, 2021 at 2:06 pm

        Hi Katharina, I am so sorry for the delayed response, your comment got stuck in the spam folder 🙁 I have personally never used cream cheese spread. You could try it just make sure it is the full-fat version. I am not 100% sure if would work out so please let me know if you do try it! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or quicker replies! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    23. Tina says

      April 04, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      This was an absolutely delicious cheesecake! I love the lemon & raspberry combination! I made the crust with a box of GF graham crumbs instead and it was delicious. Instead of a water bath, I put a pan of water on the rack broken my cheesecake and I was happy to see no cracks in it! I will definitely make this again!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        April 05, 2021 at 8:51 am

        Yay glad to hear you had no cracks with that method, Tina! And super happy you enjoyed the cheesecake, raspberry and lemon are such a match made in heaven!! Thanks for coming back to review/rate the recipe, I really appreciate it! Take care. XX Liz

        Reply
    24. Tina says

      April 04, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      This was an absolutely delicious cheesecake! I love the lemon & raspberry combination! I made the crust with a box of GF graham crumbs instead and it was delicious. Instead of a water bath, I put a pan of water on the rack below my cheesecake and I was happy to see no cracks in it! I will definitely make this again!

      Reply
    25. Kim says

      April 10, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Wondering what went wrong with my cheesecake. I checked the temperature before I took it out of the oven. It was over 150 in the center. The texture was almost like pudding. It that how it should be???

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        April 12, 2021 at 7:51 am

        Did you let your cheesecake cool in the oven, then on the counter, and then finally into the fridge to chill? That extended cooling period actually continues to bake the cheesecake. I am so sorry it didn't turn out for you Kim!! XX Liz

        Reply
    26. Kelsey says

      May 04, 2021 at 8:31 am

      Loved this cheesecake! I want to try making it again as cupcake size. I saw your instructions for baking above. How full should I fill the cupcake liners? Do you have any guess how many cupcake sized cheesecakes it would make? Just debating if I need to double the recipe. Thank you!!

      Reply
    27. Erin says

      May 11, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      Hi!

      Can I bake this in the oven? Not as a water bath though? If so, what would be your recommended time and temp?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        May 12, 2021 at 3:39 pm

        Hi Erin, I personally never bake without a water bath since a water bath helps control the cooking environment and helps prevent a curdled texture and large cracks. If you really want to not bake it with a water bath I would advise you to bake it at 325F I would check it at 60 minutes to see how it's coming along. Then make sure you follow the recipe for the long cooling process and don't overbeat the batter. Please let me know if you have any other questions and report back on how it turns out! Thanks!! XX Liz

        Reply
    28. Monica says

      April 04, 2022 at 11:09 pm

      Going to make this for my nieces birthday, it looks so good! Do you have a suggestions for making it as minis?

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        April 07, 2022 at 8:05 am

        Hi Monica, I have made these as minis, I would use the steps and timing used in my mini cheesecake recipes. Please let me know if you have any questions and how it turns out! X Liz

        Reply
    29. Kim says

      May 04, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      If it turn out if I were to use 3-8 oz packages of cream cheese and 1-1/2 times the filling ingredients? I will be using a 9 inch springform pan and I want the height of the cheesecake.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        May 05, 2022 at 8:58 am

        Hi Kim, yes that should work just fine. Just expect it to take longer to cook. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you try the recipe I would love to know what you think! XX Liz

        Reply
        • Kim French says

          May 05, 2022 at 5:34 pm

          I will definitely let you know how it turns out and what I think of the cheesecake. I’m making it for Mother’s Day. Lemon and raspberry sound so refreshing!

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          • Kim says

            May 10, 2022 at 5:38 pm

            Reporting back……..all I can say is OMG!!!!!! I made the cheesecake for Mother’s Day and it came out PERFECT!!!!!! I have made many types and flavors of cheesecake in my lifetime, and I will say this one is tied with my all time favorite, peanut butter cup cheesecake. It’s not heavy, it’s very creamy, and the flavor of the lemon and raspberry is so refreshing! I made it in a 9” springform pan with 3-8 oz. packages of cream cheese and I increased only the filling ingredients by 1-1/2 times. I ended up baking it for about 1-1/2 hours. I wish there was an option for me to upload a pic of my cheesecake. It was beautiful!!! Thanks you Elizabeth!!!

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            • Elizabeth Waterson says

              May 12, 2022 at 8:24 am

              Aww, Kim thank you so much! I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe! May I ask a huge favor, please? Would you be so kind to leave a star rating next time you leave a review? The star ratings help other readers quickly see your success and it helps my rankings on Google. If you are on social media you can tag me in a photo- Instagram is probably the easiest! I Would love to see your cheesecake! XX Liz

    30. Kim says

      May 12, 2022 at 11:11 am

      Definitely 5 stars is not enough!!!

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    31. Jessica says

      July 12, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      This recipe was awesome! I've been making the same raspberry swirl cheesecake for my dad for years. He switched it up this year and wanted lemon raspberry so I boldly searched for a new recipe. To say I was nervous was an understatement because I worked so hard to perfect the other one. Well, I chose this recipe and doubled it to make a few extra small cheesecakes. Otherwise, I followed the instructions to a tee (despite my doubts along the way) and it turned out PHENOMENAL, even better than the one I've make making forever. This is my dad's new favorite and will be a staple for years to come.

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    32. Traci says

      September 19, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      Any way I can tuen this into mini cheesecakes?

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        September 20, 2022 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Traci, yes you can, I would follow along on my mini cheesecakes recipe to see the best way to bake and timing! Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you try them I would love to know what you think! XX Liz

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    33. Priscilla says

      December 22, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      I have tried this recipe three times and all three times it has cracked badly where it was swirled. It is also very tart.

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        December 22, 2022 at 10:00 pm

        Hi Priscilla, I find my cheesecake cracks a little too with the swirls but not massively. I take my time cooling it which really helps prevent cracks. You can also increase the sugar by 1/2 cup if you prefer a sweeter cheesecake. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Take care. XX Liz

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    34. Cindy says

      December 25, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Elizabeth, I have made this cheesecake for my grand daughter for her birthday the last two years. She absolutely loves it! This year she asked to make the same cheesecake, however, she wants strawberries instead of raspberries. Would I use the same amount of strawberries to make the puree? Thanking you in advance. Oh by the way, your recipe is amazing!

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        December 26, 2022 at 1:31 pm

        Hi Cindy, thank you for the lovely review. So I have never made these with strawberries. My gut reaction is it will be tricker, strawberries have a lot more water. You might want to cook the strawberries with a bit of sugar mash them down and reduce them to a thicker syrup then strain them to remove all seeds and skin. Sorry, I don't have a better answer. I do love my strawberry cheesecake though, you might like that! Please let me know if you have any other questions or if you try it would love to know how you get on! XX Liz

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    35. Deb says

      December 28, 2022 at 11:55 am

      I made this recipe exactly as described in a 9" pan. I cooked it for 15 extra minutes, and then turned the oven off (and cooled it in the over as directed), even though it was still jiggly throughout. The cheesecake had risen beautifully before I turned the oven off, but then fell into a 2 - 3 inch layer while cooling. Is that typical, or did I not cook it long enough, and that is what caused it to fall? It still tasted wonderful, but am wondering if it was suppose to be a taller, lighter, fluffier cheesecake?

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        January 01, 2023 at 12:02 pm

        Hi Deb, thanks for reaching out. The bake time can vary for different ovens for sure, the cheesecake does shrink down when cooling. The cheesecake is definitely a denser cake versus a fluffier one. In the photos I used an 8-inch pan so it might look taller than yours if you used a 9-inch pan. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy New Year! XX Liz

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    36. Ashley Hodowanic says

      February 13, 2023 at 8:31 pm

      I made this for Valentines Day and it was delicious! Perfectly sweet

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        February 16, 2023 at 8:10 am

        Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Ashley! I am so happy to hear you love this cheesecake! I hope you try some more cheesecake recipes of mine. Take care. XX Liz

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    37. Erin Rock-Ballard says

      April 15, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      EXCELLENT RECIPE!
      I make a lot of cheesecakes and this one was killer. Super easy to follow, love that lemon zest. I was skeptical about the lemon Oreo cookie crust but it was really great. Would have liked to find some candied lemon peel for garnish but was out of luck.

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        April 16, 2023 at 8:58 am

        Hi Erin, Thank you so much for this lovely 5-star review. I am so happy you found it easy to follow and enjoyed it!! I have over 30+ cheesecake recipes on my site so plenty to bake next!!! Take care. XX Liz

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    38. Jen says

      June 23, 2023 at 11:49 am

      Hi!

      This recipe sounds delicious! I would love to make this but I only have a 10" spring form pan. How would I increase the ingredients or what would you recommend I do? Thank you! 🙂

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 23, 2023 at 1:31 pm

        Hi Jen! I would do 1.5 times the filling recipe roughly below-- for the bake time I would expect it to take closer to 75 minutes to bake but i would start peeking at the hour mark. My favorite way to test if it is done is using an internal thermometer to check it has reached 145F. Then let it cool in the oven then on the counter then into the fridge- its timely but worth it! Goodluck and please do report back if you try the recipe! XX Liz

        Crust 
1-12 oz package Golden or Lemon Oreos, finely crushed
        * 
2oz (¼ Cup) Butter, melted
        Raspberry Swirl
        * 
9oz Fresh Raspberries
        * 
3.5 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
        Cheesecake
        * 
24oz Cream Cheese (not whipped), completely softened to room temperature
        * 
225 grams (1 Cup + 2 tablespoons) Granulated Sugar/ Caster Sugar
        * 
4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
        * 
5.25oz (2/3 Cup) Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
        * 
Zest of Three medium-sized Lemons
        * 
Juice of 3-4 medium sized lemons about 1/2 cup 4oz
        * 
5 Large Eggs, at room temp.

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    39. Natalie Jeschke says

      February 23, 2024 at 1:38 pm

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        February 29, 2024 at 12:07 pm

        Thank you for the lovely 5-star review Natalie, so pleased you enjoyed the cheesecake! Take care. XX Liz

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    40. Anonymous says

      March 08, 2024 at 2:36 pm

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    41. Kim says

      March 19, 2024 at 6:38 pm

      This was SO good! I’ve put off trying to make a cheesecake for years because it was so intimidating to me! I followed the recipe exactly & it turned out perfect! My family absolutely loved it! ❤️ Will definitely be trying more of your cheesecake recipes!

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 19, 2024 at 7:24 pm

        Aww this seriously makes my day Kim! so happy you conquered your fear of cheesecakes because they are so rewarding to make!!! Thank you for the 5-star review it really helps my business. Happy Baking!! Take care. XX Liz

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    42. Mary says

      October 08, 2024 at 2:37 pm

      Can this recipe fit a 6 inch sprinkle form pan and if so what would the baking time be

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        October 09, 2024 at 5:16 pm

        Hi Mary you should be able to but I never have myself. My key lime cheesecake is also based on 16oz of cream cheese and bakes for around 60 to 75 minutes, the middle of the cheesecake should jiggle just a little bit, if you use an internal thermometer the internal temperature should be 145F/63C. Hope that helps please report back if you try the recipe! XX Liz

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    43. Chula says

      October 13, 2025 at 9:32 am

      I’ve made this recipe numerous times. It’s a big hit amongst friends and family. One year, I actually bought lemon raspberry cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory for my birthday because I didn’t feel like cooking. Their cheesecake was so disappointing in comparison. My birthday is coming up and yup, I am totally making this cheesecake again because it’s that good.

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        October 13, 2025 at 6:20 pm

        Thank you for this lovely review Chula!! I am so happy you enjoy this cheesecake so much! Happy Baking! XX Liz

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