Description
Simple bars featuring a shortbread crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a raspberry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- For the crust, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the filling. Beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar together until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the warm, partially baked crust.
- Gently pour or spoon the cream cheese mixture over the jam layer. Spread carefully to cover the jam layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is mostly set.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before chilling them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use good quality raspberry preserves for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker jam layer, warm the jam slightly before spreading it over the crust.
- Chill the bars thoroughly before slicing to get clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: shortbread, raspberry, cheesecake, bars, dessert, baked treat