Description
Indulge in rich, creamy raspberry cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any gathering or as a delightful personal treat.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh raspberries
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into an 8×8-inch parchment-lined baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden; cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, eggs (one at a time), lemon juice, and half the raspberries; mix gently.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and scatter remaining raspberries on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Substitute raspberries with strawberries or blueberries for variety. - For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving.