Description
Indulgent white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars promise a luxurious dessert experience that blends creamy richness with tangy fruit. Sweet layers of silky filling and buttery graham cracker crust offer a perfect balance of flavors you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Create a graham cracker foundation by mixing crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into a compact, even layer across the pan’s bottom.
- Toast the crust in the oven for approximately 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Carefully melt white chocolate chips using a gentle double boiler method, stirring consistently to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a smooth, creamy texture without lumps, then incorporate the melted white chocolate, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the egg and vanilla extract, maintaining a light, airy mixture that maintains its voluminous texture.
- Transfer the luxurious cheesecake batter onto the cooled crust, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
- Delicately scatter fresh raspberries across the surface, using a toothpick or knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a slightly firm center and pale golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to set and develop rich flavors.
- Before serving, slice into clean squares and optionally dust with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the most vibrant flavor and color swirls.
- Consider using a food processor to create ultra-fine graham cracker crumbs for a more uniform crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg