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Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

These Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bars are made with a delicious layer of rich and creamy cheesecake over a Graham cracker crust then topped with blueberries and the best raspberry swirl.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 1/4 cups Graham crackers crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FOR THE FILLING
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
FOR THE SWIRL AND THE REST
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1 -2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup blueberries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Grease or spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Line the dish with parchment paper leaving an overhang, so you can pull the cheesecake out of the dish when is done.
  3. Stir the graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl until well mixed.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add the eggs one at a time, beating in between each addition. Add the lemon zest and juice and the vanilla and beat until well combine and smooth.
  6. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cool crust.
TO MAKE THE BERRY SWIRL
  1. Add the raspberries and sugar to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.  Press through a fine mesh strainer, discarding any seeds and pulp that remain.  
  2. Using a spoon, dollop the raspberry sauce on top of the unbake cheesecake, and swirl into the batter using a skewer or a fork. 
  3. Top the cheesecake with the blueberries, pressing lightly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set around the edges.
  4. Cool and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Once set, remove from the baking dish using the parchment paper.
  5. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • You need at least 3 hours of cooling (inactive) time before cutting the bars into portions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Potassium 97mg (3%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 670IU (13%) Vitamin C 3.8mg (4%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 97mg 2%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 670IU 13%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.