Description
Heavenly Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are a dreamy dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake and tangy raspberries on a buttery graham cracker crust. These delightful bars are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them ideal for any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy nights in. With every bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that will leave your guests begging for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add in ½ cup sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Fold in fresh raspberries carefully to keep them intact.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg