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Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy lemon cheesecake bars swirled with fresh raspberry sauce on a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crust ingredients, press into dish, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  3. Cook raspberry swirl ingredients until thickened and set aside.
  4. Beat cheesecake filling ingredients until smooth and pour over crust.
  5. Add raspberry swirls, bake for 35–40 minutes, then chill completely before slicing.

Notes

Chilling overnight gives the best texture and clean slices. Do not overbake for creamy consistency.