Description
Luscious white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars blend creamy indulgence with fruity brightness. Rich layers of sweet and tangy flavors complete this elegant dessert that will delight your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into an even layer across the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and allow to cool completely.
- Gently melt white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and free of lumps. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and sugar until perfectly smooth and no lumps remain. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and the melted white chocolate, mixing until fully integrated.
- Create the raspberry swirl by gently folding fresh raspberries into raspberry jam, adding a hint of lemon juice to enhance the fruit’s brightness.
- Carefully pour the white chocolate cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, creating an even layer. Dollop the raspberry mixture across the surface, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center while edges appear set. Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bars for minimum 3 hours to allow full setting and flavor development. Cut into precise squares before serving chilled.
Notes
- Use a flat-bottomed measuring cup or glass to press graham cracker mixture evenly, creating a compact, uniform base that won’t crumble when cutting bars.
- When melting white chocolate, stir constantly and remove from heat just before fully melted to prevent scorching and maintain smooth texture.
- For beautiful raspberry marbling, drop small dollops of raspberry mixture across cheesecake surface, then drag a thin knife through in gentle, alternating directions.
- These bars can be prepared 2-3 days in advance, stored covered in refrigerator, which actually enhances flavor and allows ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg