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Lemon Raspberry Delight

A creamy, dreamy dessert that combines the tartness of lemon with fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Make sure at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Can be substituted with dairy-free sour cream.
  • 2 large eggs Consider using a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries Feel free to swap with other berries.
  • 1 crust graham cracker crust Use a gluten-free crust if needed.
  • to taste Lemon zest For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add sour cream, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
Chilling & Serving
  1. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  2. Garnish with lemon zest before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the dessert chill for as long as possible. Serve chilled and consider drizzling with honey or adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.