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Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars

Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars to Brighten Your Summer

Enjoy Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars—your ultimate summer treat with a buttery graham cracker crust, zesty lemon cheesecake, and vibrant raspberry swirls.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Use gluten-free varieties if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice is a quick substitute.
  • 1 tblsp Lemon Zest Fresh zest preferred.
  • 2 large Eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt Table salt can be used if needed.
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup Raspberries Fresh or thawed frozen raspberries.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Pour melted butter into crumbs and mix.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let cool.
  4. Lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Puree raspberries in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then lemon juice, zest, and salt. Mix in eggs one at a time.
  6. Pour cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Dollop raspberry puree on top and swirl with a knife.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Let cool to room temperature and then chill for at least 4 hours.
  8. Lift from the pan using the overhang, cut into squares, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracking during baking.

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