No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Food

NO-BAKE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Crust
• Line 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, letting ends of paper extend over the sides of pan.
• Combine graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar.
• Press crust mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan. Place in the freezer for at least 15 min. Meanwhile, make the Raspberry Cheesecake Filling.
• Raspberry Cheesecake Filling
• Beat whipping cream in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside.
• Beat cream cheese, jam, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream with a spatula, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
• Remove the crust from the freezer, then pour the filling evenly over the crust. Cover and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Place dessert in the refrigerator for about 30 min. before serving. When ready to serve, cut dessert into slices and top with fresh raspberries.

NO-BAKE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing a couple of inches of overhang on the longer side. This will help remove the cheesecake once set.
• Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl. Mix well and add to the bottom of the lined pan. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, then set aside.
• For the filling: Add the cream cheese, yogurt, powdered sugar and vanilla to a blender, then blend until smooth. Add to a bowl and completely fold in the whipped topping. Pour over the top of the prepared crust and smooth. Add spoonfuls of the preserves to the top and, using a skewer or knife, swirl the preserves. Grid the top with fresh raspberries. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, 3 hours.
• Remove and slice into squares to serve. The cheesecake pieces can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes., Set aside 3 tablespoons jam; spread remaining jam over crust., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread evenly over jam. Bake until almost set, 20-25 minutes., In another bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Warm remaining jam and swirl over top. Bake just until set, 5-7 minutes. , Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.