Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, where creamy cheesecake meets the zesty brightness of fresh lemons and juicy raspberries. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer gathering, a birthday celebration, or simply a sweet treat after dinner. With their buttery shortbread crust and vibrant toppings, they add an elegant touch to your dessert table while being easy to prepare. Each bite offers a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup (50g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (132g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (108g) granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 8 oz block full fat Philadelphia cream cheese, room temp
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pint fresh raspberries (or 2 cups frozen thawed)
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (210g) granulated sugar + 1 tsp (for the raspberries)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, cornstarch, and salt; mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and lemon zest until smooth. Mix in one egg and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
- In another bowl, combine raspberries with lemon juice, remaining eggs, granulated sugar, and flour; gently fold together before pouring on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg