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Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in creamy, dreamy cheesecake bars with tangy lemon and sweet raspberries on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened Ensure it's completely softened to avoid lumps.
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs Add one at a time, mixing well to avoid overmixing.
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries Gently fold in to keep them intact.
  • 1 each lemon, juice and zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan to form a smooth crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 cups softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and continue to mix until thoroughly combined.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, juice and zest of 1 lemon, and mix well.
  3. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh raspberries.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly across the top.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly wobbly.
  2. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or preferably overnight) before slicing into bars.

Notes

These bars can be served plain, drizzled with a homemade lemon glaze, or topped with whipped cream. For the crust, alternatives like Digestive biscuits or gluten-free options can be used. To make a vegetarian option, chia seeds can replace the eggs.