Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars (Printable)
Rich, creamy cheesecake bars with raspberry swirls and white chocolate chunks on a buttery graham cracker crust.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - ½ cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
→ Raspberry Swirl
09 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
03 - Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring and mashing, until raspberries break down and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Allow to cool.
04 - Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract. Gently fold in chopped white chocolate.
05 - Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry sauce across the surface. Gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create a marbled pattern.
06 - Bake for 35-37 minutes, until edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
07 - Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture contrast between creamy cheesecake and crunchy crust keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- They look impressive but come together faster than a full sized cheesecake
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- The center should still jiggle like gelatin when you remove it from the oven since residual heat completes the cooking
- Chilling time is non negotiable these bars need at least two full hours to set properly for clean slices
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water between every single slice for edges that look like they came from a bakery
- The white chocolate chunks sink slightly during baking creating beautiful pockets of sweetness throughout