Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Made Easy and Irresistible
These Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are a rich, creamy, and fruity dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and a vibrant raspberry swirl on top. Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave a berry-packed treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- Fresh raspberries & powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Spoon the raspberry sauce on top and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Slice into bars, dust with powdered sugar, and optionally top with fresh raspberries before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to ensure a smooth filling.
- Chill bars completely for clean slicing.
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries depending on season and availability.
- Substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits for a variation in the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg