Description
These Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are the kind of dessert that wins hearts instantly. With a creamy cheesecake layer, tart raspberries, and a buttery crust, they’re the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Great for sharing at parties or savoring during a quiet night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or 1 cup raspberry purée)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease or line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and optional sugar in a bowl. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla and lemon juice. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Add extra raspberries on top if desired.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Thawed and drained frozen raspberries can be used. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Try lemon zest or a chocolate drizzle for a twist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: raspberry, cheesecake, dessert bars, fruity, easy dessert