Go Back

Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • juice & zest from 1 lemon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups fresh raspberries + 1/2 cup extra for garnish
  • 4 8oz packages cream cheese, room temperature

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil, with the ends of the foil extending over sides. Combine graham crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, lemon juice, zest and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Gently stir in the 3 cups of raspberries; pour over crust.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool completely.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours. Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into bars. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of raspberries.