Description
Indulge in a slice of lemon cheesecake bars with raspberries, where creamy tartness meets sweet, vibrant fruit. These delightful bars make any occasion special, from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. With their bright colors and zesty flavor, they’re sure to impress everyone at your dessert table. Easy to make and visually stunning, these lemon cheesecake bars will quickly become a favorite for both novice and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add granulated sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until silky.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries without crushing them.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg