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Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

These Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars are elegant enough for special occasions, but easy enough for weekday baking. The rich chocolate chips paired with tart raspberries and silky cheesecake make them a standout dessert you’ll turn to again and again.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time40 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 9 x 9", chocolate chips, comfort food, graham cracker crust, jam, raspberries
Yield: 16
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (+/- 10-12 graham cracker sheets)
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 - 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Chocolate and Raspberry Layer:

  • 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 cup raspberry jam
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries, halved

Crumble Topping:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, light or dark
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9 x 9" baking dish with parchment paper (bottom and sides).

Crust:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until thoroughly combined. Press into bottom of baking dish. Lightly wipe out bowl.

Cheesecake Layer:

  • In same bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Scrape sides as necessary. Add in eggs, one at a time until each is incorporated. Pour over crust.

Chocolate and Raspberry Layer:

  • Sprinkle half the mini chips over the cheesecake layer. Dollop the jam evenly over top, then add fresh raspberries where any open spaces remain.

Crumble Topping:

  • In medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir. Drop dollops evenly across top of dessert. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly over top.
  • Bake for 36 - 40 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool on wire rack until cool, then refrigerate for at least one more hour. Use parchment paper to easily remove dessert from dish. Cut into bars. Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg