Easy Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These easy recipes for Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars blend creamy lemon cheesecake with bursts of fresh raspberries. A perfect sweet treat to impress family or guests! This dessert combines fall dessert recipes easy healthy vibes with a rich cheesecake texture. Whether you're into Keto Diet Benefits or Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix ideas, this one’s a keeper.
Servings: 9 bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Gently press raspberries into the filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.