Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars combine creamy filling, crunchy almond crust, and vibrant raspberry preserves for a delightful treat perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence. Rich and fruity flavors shine throughout.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped almonds in a bowl.
- Cut in shortening until mixture forms fine crumbs.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of crumb mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and almond extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the hot crust.
- Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Spread raspberry preserves over the cream cheese layer.
- Mix the reserved crumbs, coconut, and sliced almonds.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the preserves.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool in the pan on a rack.
- Chill for 3 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
734
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).