Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Heavenly Raspberry Cheesecake Bars, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and tart raspberry swirls atop a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal dessert for any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or a sweet treat at home, every bite will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until silky.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries to create a marbled effect.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg