Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with these creamy and refreshing Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, perfect for summertime gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- Whipped cream
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the fresh raspberries gently.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting.
Notes
Serve chilled, garnished with extra raspberries and whipped cream. Can substitute cream cheese with vegan options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg