Description
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars combine a creamy, tangy filling with sweet, juicy raspberries atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy nights in. Each bite is a burst of sunshine that balances rich flavors and refreshing zest. Easy to prepare, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large lemons (juice and zest)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries without overmixing.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (63g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg