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Shortbread Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Sweet shortbread crust is topped with raspberry jam and a creamy white-chocolate cheesecake mixture.
Prep Time
4
hours
hrs
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheesecake bars, cheesecake squares, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake
Servings:
12
servings
Author:
Katerina | Diethood
Ingredients
1
cup
all-purpose flour
1/4-
cup
powdered sugar
1
stick
(8 tablespoons) butter, softened
1
cup
raspberry jam
1
package
(8-ounces) 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1/4-
cup
milk
1
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
1
cup
white chocolate chips
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
, divided
1/4-
cup
dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Line an 9x9 pan with aluminum foil, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on opposite sides. Lightly grease with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine flour and powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl; whisk until combined.
Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter. You can also use a fork or two knives. Work the butter for about 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined.
Press the mixture on the bottom of prepared pan.
Bake for 15 to 16 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
Spread raspberry jam over crust and set aside.
In your mixer's bowl, combine cream cheese, milk and vanilla; beat for 3 minutes, or until mixture is creamy and smooth.
In the meantime, combine white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small microwaveable bowl.
Melt in microwave for 1 minute.
Stir and melt for an additional 30 seconds.
Remove from microwave and let cool for a few minutes.
Add melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture; beat the mixture for 1 minute, or until completely incorporated.
Pour cream cheese mixture over jam and spread evenly using an offset spatula.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Combine dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small microwaveable bowl.
Melt in microwave for 1 minute.
Stir and melt for an additional 30 seconds.
Remove from microwave and spread over white chocolate layer.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight is best.
Cut into bars and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
252
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
3
mg
|
Sodium:
29
mg
|
Potassium:
106
mg
|
Fiber:
0
g
|
Sugar:
26
g
|
Vitamin A:
15
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.6
mg
|
Calcium:
54
mg
|
Iron:
0.7
mg