In a small saucepan, stir to combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to break up the raspberries, for 8 to 10 minutes until bubbling and saucy. Reduce the heat to low.

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon of water until completely dissolved.

While stirring the raspberry sauce, pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir well to combine. Increase the heat to medium and allow the mixture to return to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.

Immediately strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Stir vigorously with a spoon to push the sauce through the sieve and remove the seeds. Set the sauce aside to cool to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, stir to combine the graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons of melted butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture looks like wet sand and holds together when pinched. Adjust with more melted butter if needed.

Pour the crust mixture into the prepared springform pan. Using a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup, press the crumbs into an even layer along the bottom and up the sides.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden and aromatic. Let cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.

Place the cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium-low speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

Add the sour cream, salt, and vanilla. Beat on low until combined, then increase to medium-low and beat until completely smooth.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until fully combined between additions.

Pour half the batter into the cooled crust and spread it evenly. Drizzle ¼ cup of raspberry sauce over the batter and swirl.

Pour the remaining batter and drizzle another ¼ cup of raspberry sauce on top. Swirl the surface gently.

Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are slightly puffed and the center wobbles lightly.

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Remove and let cool for another hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.