Inspired and minimally adapted by the Raspberry Lemon Cheesecakes from My Baking Addiction
Crust
1CGraham Cracker Crumbs
2Tbspsugar
1/4Cbuttermelted
Raspberry Lemonade Filling
2/3Csugar
zest of 2 medium lemons
1 8ozpackage cream cheesesoftened
3tspfreshly squeezed lemon juice
1tspvanilla bean pasteI prefer this over vanilla extract
1Cplus 2 Tbsp thawed frozen whipped topping
1 1/4Cfresh raspberriesslightly mashed
Topping
1/4CGraham Cracker Crumbs
1/4CSugar
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Fresh Raspberries
Instructions
For the Crust
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter.
Divide this evenly between your serving dishes and press to form a crust.
For the Filling
In a large bowl, mix the sugar and lemon zest until the sugar is fragrant and the zest is fully incorporated.
Add in cream cheese and vanilla, beat until smooth.
Add in the lemon zest and mix on medium-low until combined.
Turn off the mixer and use a spatula to fold the whipped topping into the mixture, once the whipped topping is fully incorporated -- fold in the mashed raspberries.
Divide the filling among the serving dishes using a spoon, a piping bag or whatever means works best for you.
Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
For Topping
Blend together the sugar and lemon zest
Prior to serving, sprinkle the lemon sugar and graham cracker crumbs over each cheesecake.