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Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars

Delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars for Your Summer Delight

These Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars are a refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and tenderness
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and smooth texture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 each Egg Yolk Contributes richness
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gives structure to the crust
  • 1 tbsp Milk or Cream Adds moisture
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • ½ cup Water Used for the glaze
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Acts as a thickening agent
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens raspberry layer
  • 3 oz Raspberry Jell-O Adds flavor and color
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Provides juicy flavor
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Creates the creamy layer
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Adds luxurious texture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the Shortbread Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 egg yolk, mixing until fully combined. Gradually incorporate 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 tbsp of milk. Press this mixture into a 9x9-inch greased baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Make the Raspberry Glaze
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup of water, 2 tbsp of cornstarch, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and 3 oz of raspberry Jell-O. Stir continuously until thickened and boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup of fresh raspberries. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
  1. Beat 8 oz of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in ½ cup of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Whip ½ cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
Layer & Chill
  1. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Layer the raspberry glaze on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then slice into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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