Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Delicious raspberry cheesecake bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich cream cheese filling, topped with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with a little butter or non-stick spray to ensure an easy release.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter, stirring until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a solid crust.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly to cover the crust entirely.
- Drop fresh raspberries over the top of the cream cheese filling, and optionally swirl in raspberry jam.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set with a slight jiggle in the middle.
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg