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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a bright raspberry swirl make these bars a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line pan with parchment.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake 8 minutes.
  3. Cook raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water until thickened; strain and cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice.
  5. Pour filling over crust. Add raspberry sauce and swirl gently.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until set. Cool completely, then chill 3 hours before slicing.

Notes

For neat cuts, chill overnight and clean the knife between slices.