Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ cup sour cream
– For the Raspberry Swirl:
– 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Creating Raspberry Cheesecake Bars can be simple if you stick to these easy-to-follow steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
2. Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan firmly.
3. Bake Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
4. Prepare Raspberry Swirl: In a small saucepan, combine fresh raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes, stirring until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
5. Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
6. Assemble Bars: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly. Drizzle the raspberry mixture on top, using a knife or toothpick to swirl it gently into the cheesecake.
7. Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until fully set.
9. Slice and Serve: Once the bars have set, use the parchment paper to lift them out of the pan. Slice into squares and serve.
These straightforward instructions will lead you to create a delicious batch of Raspberry Cheesecake Bars to share!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g