Description
Gluten-Free Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars made with Simple Mills Sweet Thins crust, this summer treat is perfect for your next barbecue. This gluten-free dessert is sure to be a hit for all ages.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups Simple Mills Sweet Thins, crushed
- ⅔ cup Butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 carton Raspberries
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup Lemon Juice
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ⅔ cup Sugar
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed Simple Mills Sweet Thins, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan using your hands or a spatula to form the crust layer.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, and blend until fully combined.
- Slowly add the eggs, blending just until incorporated.
- Once the crust has cooled slightly, pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Blend the raspberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar until smooth. For a seedless swirl, strain the raspberries, or leave the seeds in for extra texture (your choice!).
- Swirl the raspberry mixture into the cheesecake layer by dropping small spoonfuls and using a knife to create beautiful swirls.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let it rest and cool completely, then store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.