White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars combine rich white chocolate with tart raspberries for a deliciously creamy treat. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe features a simple buttery crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a vibrant raspberry swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 9-12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raspberry preserves, slightly warmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, melted white chocolate, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Drop small spoonfuls of raspberry preserves over the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra decorative swirl, use a toothpick to make fine patterns with the raspberry preserves before baking.
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg