Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars – A Delightfully Easy Treat
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars – A tangy, creamy, and fruity delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing well.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh raspberries.
- You can top with additional raspberries and lemon zest for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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