Cream Cheese Raspberry Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy decadence and fruity sweetness with these Cream Cheese Raspberry Bars, a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery, golden crust topped with a luscious cream cheese layer and swirled with vibrant raspberry preserves, these bars offer the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, they're baked to perfection in under 40 minutes. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or weekday treats, these bars are enhanced with an optional garnish of fresh raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Whether you're hosting or simply satisfying a craving, this dessert recipe promises to delight at every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Raspberry preserves
- 0.5 cups Fresh raspberries (optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Dollop the raspberry preserves over the cream cheese layer. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the preserves into the filling, creating a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
Once chilled, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment overhang. Slice into 16 squares.
Optional: Garnish each bar with a fresh raspberry and dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 363.4 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 220.6 g | 1103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1391 mg | 464% | |
| Sodium | 1697 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 614.1 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
