Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars - Easy Desserts Delight
These Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate easy desserts, rich, creamy, and perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (80g) raspberry preserves, strained if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over sides of pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar and flour, beating until combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, smoothing the top.
- Drop small spoonfuls of raspberry preserves over the filling. Using a knife, gently swirl to create a marbled effect.
- Bake until center is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Use parchment paper to lift bars from pan before cutting into squares.