Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 325ºF.

2. Step 2

   Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Combine graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.

3. Step 3

   Reserve 1/2 cup raspberries and 1 tsp. lemon zest for later use.

4. Step 4

   Beat cream cheese, lemon juice, remaining zest and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Gently stir in remaining raspberries; pour over crust.

5. Step 5

   Bake 35 to 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely.

6. Step 6

   Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with reserved raspberries and lemon zest. Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into bars.