7 Irresistible Raspberry Cheesecake Bars You’ll Crave Forever
Creamy raspberry cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust and a fruity swirl, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Raspberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional Topping:
- Crumb topping (1/4 cup butter + 1/3 cup flour + 2 tbsp sugar)
- Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Base Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a lined 8×8 pan.
- Blend the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Create the Swirl: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan for 5 mins, then blend or mash. Swirl into cheesecake layer.
- Add Crumb Topping (Optional): Combine butter, flour, and sugar to form crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
- Bake & Chill: Bake at 325°F for 35–40 mins until set. Chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, add more raspberries to the swirl.
- Chilling is essential for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg