Raspberry Cream Bars

Indulge in the sweet and tangy perfection of these Raspberry Cream Bars, a dessert that blends creamy decadence with fruity brightness. Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust made from scratch, these bars are filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture, enhanced by the zesty kick of fresh lemon juice and the creaminess of sweetened condensed milk. Topped with plump, fresh raspberries coated in cornstarch to masterfully hold their juiciness, and finished with a streusel-like crumble, these bars are baked to golden perfection. Perfectly suited for brunch, potlucks, or an afternoon treat, these Raspberry Cream Bars are as easy to make as they are delicious. Serve them chilled for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth dessert experience that’s guaranteed to impress! Keywords: Raspberry Cream Bars, easy dessert recipes, cream cheese bars, fruit dessert, best raspberry bars.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt for the crust and topping. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumbs firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined. This is your cream filling.

Step 5

Rinse and pat dry the fresh raspberries. Toss them in a small bowl with the cornstarch to coat lightly. This will help thicken any juices as the bars bake.

Step 6

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust. Scatter the raspberries evenly on top of the cream filling.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the raspberries, covering the top evenly.

Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the center is set. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set before slicing into bars.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy your Raspberry Cream Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1407.4 grams (1407.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4475

Total Fat 212.60g	273%
Saturated Fat 124.00g	620%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 612mg	204%
Sodium 1829mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 593.60g	216%
Dietary Fiber 22.60g	81%
Total Sugars 387.00g
Protein 74.00g	148%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 1468mg	113%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2465mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 51.8%