No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Enjoy the sweet, tangy, and fluffy combination of raspberry and cheesecake deliciousness in these no bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup fine graham cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve of 8 graham crackers)
- 3 tablespoons butter , melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the raspberry filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about one small lemon)
- 1 1/4 cup whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
- 1 cup raspberry jam (homemade or a little less than a 10 ounce jar of jam)
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries , optional
Instructions
- Coat an 8x8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- To prepare the filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice together, using an electric mixer. Mix until everything is incorporated and fluffy; set aside.
- Stir in the whipped topping and raspberry jam until the color is even throughout.
- Pour into the chilled baking pan and spread evenly with a knife or spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours or until set (overnight is highly recommended.)
- Top with fresh raspberries right before serving. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg