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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars 🍰
Description: Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and tangy raspberries with these irresistible Raspberry Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of the day!
- Cook Time: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours and 55 minutes
- Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Raspberries, Cheese, Berries, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Yield: 32 bars
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 | cups flour |
| 1/2 | cup brown sugar |
| 1/2 | cup butter flavor shortening |
| 1/2 | cup chopped almonds |
| 2 | packages cream cheese |
| 2/3 | cup sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 3/4 | teaspoon almond extract |
| 1 | cup raspberry jam |
| 1/2 | cup flaked coconut |
| 1/2 | cup sliced almonds |
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and chopped almonds.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and almond extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the hot crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir the raspberry jam until smooth, then spread it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- In a small bowl, mix the reserved crumb mixture with the flaked coconut and sliced almonds.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the raspberry jam layer.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cover the pan and chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, fruity goodness!
These Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite!