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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy, tangy cheesecake bars with a buttery graham crust and vibrant raspberry swirl — an easy yet elegant dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
Raspberry Swirl
  • 1.5 cups raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • 8x8 baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake 8–10 minutes.
  3. Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in saucepan until soft. Add cornstarch slurry and thicken. Cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, zest, and sour cream. Mix well.
  5. Pour batter over crust, add raspberry sauce dollops, and swirl gently.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool completely, then chill 4+ hours or overnight.
  8. Slice into bars and serve chilled.

Notes

For a cleaner look, chill overnight before slicing. Fresh raspberries add vibrant flavor and color.