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Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cup

Name: Delightful Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 16 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup raspberry puree; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup raspberry puree
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Stir until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
Make the cheesecake batter: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, mixing until fully combined.
Add the flavors: Pour in lemon juice, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time. Mix well until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Fill the cupcake liners: Pour cheesecake batter into each muffin liner over the prepared crust.
Add the raspberry swirl: Swirl in raspberry puree for a marbled effect.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
Cool and chill: Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg