Description
Delightful Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars that balance creamy cheesecake with the tang of lemon and sweetness of fresh raspberries. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Additional raspberries for garnish (optional)
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and salt until crumbly. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
- While the crust is cooling, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the granulated sugar while mixing, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries with a spatula.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- After baking, remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before slicing into squares.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider almond flour for the crust or low-fat cream cheese for the filling. These bars are excellent make-ahead desserts!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg