Description
A decadent dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant raspberry swirl. These bars are perfect for any occasion and are surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Add melted butter and mix until well combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until just combined.
- In a small bowl, gently mash raspberries with jam and lemon juice. Swirl the raspberry mixture into the cheesecake batter using a knife or toothpick.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a smoother swirl, puree the raspberry mixture and strain out the seeds.