Description
Raspberry cheesecake bars are the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and tart raspberries, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. This delightful dessert is an ideal treat for any gathering or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With vibrant colors and a rich flavor profile, these bars will impress your friends and family alike. They are surprisingly easy to make, making them a go-to recipe for bakers at all levels. Get ready to indulge in this luscious dessert that brings smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar; press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, remaining sugar, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold half of the raspberries into the filling mixture without breaking them.
- Pour the filling over the crust and scatter remaining raspberries on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until just set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 83g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg