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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
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Creamy Rich Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Fresh Raspberries , Cheesecake filling on short bread crust
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake, Raspberry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 12 People
Calories 304kcal
Author Stacy Roman

Equipment

  • OVEN
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl, serving bowl , spatula

Ingredients

Crust

  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Softened Butter
  • 2 tbsp. Ice Water

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 8oz. Block Softened Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Raspberry Compote Topping

  • 2 cups Fresh Raspberries
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch

Instructions

Crust

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°
  • Line a 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper or foil -spray with non-stick spray
  • In a large mixing bowl or in a stand mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, use a spatula to scrape sides and bottom.
  • Next add salt flour and water it will be crumbly and a little sticky
  • Push crust into bottom of baking pan - use a measuring cup or glass to flatten if needed
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until it just starts to brown -pull and set aside

Raspberry Compote Topping

  • Combine raspberries, sugar and water -bring to boil - raspberries will break down. Whisk in corn starch -reduce heat and cook 6-10 minutes . Allow to cool

Cheesecake Filling

  • Begin beating cream cheese with an electric mixer, when it is smooth ,add in sugar ,continue to beat , add egg and vanilla extract.
  • When crust has cooled for a few minutes, pour cheesecake filling on to crust.
  • With a spoon dollop raspberry filling onto cheesecake
  • Using a butter knife or spatula -swirl raspberry into the cheesecake
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes until slightly browned
  • Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes to an hour
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving
  • Cut and serve. You wont be disappointed