Description
Raspberry cheesecake bars blend creamy richness with tangy fruit in a delightful dessert. Smooth cream cheese and sweet raspberries create a perfect balance you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (170 g) raspberry jam
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking pan to create a uniform, compact base.
- Crust Conditioning: Toast the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden, then cool completely to develop a crisp foundation for the cheesecake bars.
- Cream Cheese Blend: Whip cream cheese until smooth, gradually mixing in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to create a silky, homogeneous filling with a rich, luxurious consistency.
- Raspberry Embellishment: Transform raspberry jam into a fluid sauce by whisking with water, preparing for the decorative swirl technique.
- Assembly and Swirling: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, then artfully dot and drag the raspberry sauce across the surface to create elegant marbled patterns.
- Precision Baking: Bake at 350°F for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for set edges and a subtle center wobble that indicates perfect custard-like texture.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours to enhance flavor and achieve optimal consistency.
- Serving Finale: Slice into precise bars, revealing the beautiful raspberry-infused layers, and serve chilled for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Avoid overmixing the cream cheese batter and gently fold ingredients to maintain a smooth, crack-free surface during baking.
- Temperature Control: Use room temperature ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs, to ensure a silky, lump-free mixture and consistent baking results.
- Swirl Precision: Use a toothpick or thin knife for creating delicate raspberry swirls, making gentle figure-eight movements to achieve an elegant marbled effect.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal firm yet creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg