Marbled Berry Cheesecake Squares Recipe
Cook Time: 42 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Description: Delight in the creamy richness of these Marbled Berry Cheesecake Squares, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Cheesecake, Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 18 | chocolate graham crackers |
| 1/4 cup | sugar |
| 3/4 cup | unsalted butter (melted) |
| 1/2 cup | fresh raspberries |
| 2 | additional sugar (for berries) |
| 4 | cream cheese |
| 1 | egg (large) |
| 3 | eggs (large) |
| 1 | lemon juice |
| 1 | vanilla extract |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 237.7 kcal |
| Total Fat | 19.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 83.3 mg |
| Sodium | 121.5 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 11.2 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
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Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed chocolate graham crackers, 1/4 cup of sugar, and the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, pushing it slightly up the sides.
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Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
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Prepare the Berry Puree: While the crust is cooling, reserve 1/2 cup of fresh raspberries. In a small food processor or blender, puree the remaining raspberries with 2 teaspoons of sugar until smooth. Strain this puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds, resulting in about 1/4 cup of berry sauce.
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Mix the Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in 3/4 cup of sugar, mixing until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and vanilla extract, ensuring a smooth mixture.
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Marble the Mixtures: Take 2 cups of the cheesecake batter and transfer it to a medium bowl. Gently fold in the prepared berry puree.
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Assemble the Squares: Dot the baked crust with the reserved whole berries, then dollop the berry cheesecake mixture and the remaining plain batter over the berries and crust.
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Create Swirls: Using a sharp knife, gently swirl the mixtures together to create a marbled effect without completely mixing them.
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Bake: Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesecake squares to cool slightly in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate until completely chilled. When ready to serve, lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the foil overhang and cut into 24 squares.
Enjoy these delightful Marbled Berry Cheesecake Squares as a perfect dessert for gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet indulgence at home!
