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Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars

Zesty Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars for Summer Bliss

Enjoy these refreshing Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars, a perfect summer dessert with a luscious creamy filling and vibrant raspberry swirl.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham crackers Ground into crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Full-fat cream cheese At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest Finely grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup Raspberries Fresh or thawed, pureed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • 8x8-inch Pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Puree raspberries, strain the mixture, and set aside.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add eggs one at a time.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and swirl in raspberry puree. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  6. Cool the bars in the oven with the door ajar for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks during baking.

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