Description
Delightful white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars blend creamy richness with tangy fruit. Smooth layers of sweet indulgence offer a perfect dessert experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan’s bottom to create a compact base.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and allow to cool and set.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and completely blended, creating a silky texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gently fold melted white chocolate into the cheesecake batter, ensuring even distribution without deflating the mixture.
- Pour the creamy cheesecake batter over the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Strategically drop spoonfuls of raspberry preserves across the cheesecake layer, then use a toothpick to create elegant swirling patterns.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly set center and minimal jiggling when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Gently swirl raspberry preserves to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing.
- Chill bars thoroughly to achieve clean, precise cutting and enhanced flavor development.
- Customize by using different fruit preserves or adding fresh raspberries for extra texture and brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg