Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of cream cheese, complemented by a burst of tangy sweet raspberry. These decadent cheesecake bars are perfectly balanced, visually stunning, and irresistibly delicious.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- 2.
In a separate bowl, mash half of the raspberries with a fork, then strain the mixture to remove the seeds. Discard the seeds and stir in the granulated sugar.
- 3.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 4.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry mixture onto the cream cheese layer. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the raspberry into the cream cheese, creating a marbled effect.
- 5.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheesecake is set around the edges, but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
