🍰 Raspberry Cheesecake Bars 🍇
These Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious dessert that combines a buttery crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and fresh raspberries for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Topped with toasted almonds, these bars are sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour 🍞
½ cup rolled oats 🥣
½ cup brown sugar 🍯
½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 🧈
¼ tsp salt 🧂
For the Raspberry Layer:
2 cups fresh raspberries 🍇
¼ cup white sugar 🍚
1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
For the Cheesecake Layer:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 🧀
½ cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
For the Garnish:
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted 🌰
Fresh mint leaves 🌿
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Crust:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, salt, and chilled butter cubes.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Raspberry Layer:
In a small bowl, toss the raspberries with the white sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
Make the Cheesecake Layer:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assemble the Bars:
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Spoon the raspberry mixture on top of the cheesecake layer and gently swirl it with a knife for a marbled effect.
Bake the Bars:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the edges are slightly golden.
Let the bars cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Garnish a