Raspberry Jam Cheesecake Bars Food

RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and butter; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of sprayed pan.
• Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat well.
• Remove pan from oven; pour filling over partially baked crust. In small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the jam until softened. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. With tip of spoon, carefully swirl jam into top of cream cheese mixture. (Do not disturb crust.)
• Return pan to oven; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 30 minutes.
• Stir remaining jam; spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

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.

RASPBERRY-SWIRL CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press into pan. Bake 12 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended. Beat in flour and almond extract. Pour over cooled crust. Drop jam by teaspoonfuls over batter; swirl jam through batter with knife for marbled design.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Use foil to lift out of pan. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows; top each bar with 1 raspberry. Store in refrigerator.

RASPBERRY JAM CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 inch square baking pan by spraying it with non stick spray.
• In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients until well blended.
• Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on your oven) until the edges are lightly brown.
• While the crust is baking, combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended.
• Remove the crust from the oven and pour the filling over the crust.
• In a small bowl, heat 1/2 of the 1/4 cup of jam until soft.
• Carefully spoon the jam over and into the filing without disturbing the crust.
• Put the pan back in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes longer until filling is set.
• Cool for 30 minutes.
• Stir remaining jam until smooth, then spread it evenly over the cooled bars.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Store leftovers (like you'll have those!) in the refrigerator.

RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch-square baking pan.
• Combine ½ cup sugar and the butter in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Press into the prepared pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Mixture will not be fully cooked.
• Combine the remaining ½ cup sugar, cream cheese, almond extract, and egg in the large bowl. Beat using a mixer at high speed until well blended.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Place 2 tablespoons of the jam in a small bowl and microwave on High 15 seconds, until slightly melted. Stir to blend and spoon over the cream cheese mixture. Using the tip of a spoon, carefully swirl the jam into the cream cheese layer, being careful not to disturb the crust.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until set. Place the pan on a wire rack and let stand 30 minutes. Using the back of a spoon, stir the remaining jam and spread evenly over the bars in thin layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting into bars. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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.