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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a sweet raspberry swirl on a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top and swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.