Description
Creamy, dreamy raspberry cheesecake bars promise pure indulgence with their luscious layers of tangy fruit and silky cream cheese. Guests will swoon over this irresistible dessert that brings delightful Mediterranean warmth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Raspberry Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (170 grams) raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, ensuring a uniform mixture that will form the base of the dessert.
- Carefully press the crumb mixture into a parchment-lined baking pan, creating an even, compact layer that will support the creamy filling.
- Briefly toast the crust in a preheated oven until it develops a light golden hue, then allow it to cool completely, establishing a crisp base for the cheesecake bars.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar to create a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, gently folding them into the cream cheese mixture, followed by a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transform raspberry jam into a fluid consistency by whisking it with a touch of water, creating a vibrant, pourable sauce for the swirl effect.
- Delicately pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution across the entire surface.
- Artfully dot the raspberry sauce across the cheesecake layer, then use a thin implement to create elegant swirls that marble the surface with crimson streaks.
- Bake the assembled dessert until the edges set firmly while maintaining a slight wobble in the center, indicating the perfect custard-like consistency.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Slice into precise bars, revealing the beautiful raspberry-infused layers, and serve chilled for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality raspberry jam for a more intense, natural fruit flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour to maintain the crust’s texture.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by bringing cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing, which ensures smooth, even blending.
- Create clean, picture-perfect slices by wiping your knife with a hot, damp cloth between each cut, giving you crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg