Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars Recipe
This Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars Recipe creates perfect dessert squares. Rich cream cheese combines with tangy raspberry swirls beautifully.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F degrees exactly.
- Line baking pan with parchment paper carefully.
- Mix graham crumbs, butter, and sugar together.
- Press mixture into pan bottom firmly.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla and sour cream gently.
- Pour filling over the baked crust evenly.
- Combine jam and lemon juice in bowl.
- Drop spoonfuls of jam mixture on top.
- Swirl with knife to create patterns.
- Bake for 35 minutes until center sets.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing
- Don't overmix the batter to prevent cracks
- Cool bars completely before cutting for clean edges
- Store covered in refrigerator up to 5 days
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for elegance