Irresistible Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars in Just 10 Steps
Delicious lemon raspberry cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh raspberry swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (includes cooling)
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Warm raspberry jam and dollop over filling. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother filling
- Chill bars for cleaner cuts
- Fresh raspberries can replace jam
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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