No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

8 HRS 25 MIN

Servings

12 Servings


Ingredients

2 cups

graham cracker crumbs (about 11 graham cracker sheets)

1/2 cup

butter, melted

2 tbsp

sugar

1 cup

heavy whipping cream

1 jar

(12 oz.) raspberry jam

1/2 cup

sugar

1 tsp

vanilla

1/2 cup

raspberries


Instructions

Step 1

Crust

Step 2

Line 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, letting ends of paper extend over the sides of pan.

Step 3

Combine graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar.

Step 4

Press crust mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan. Place in the freezer for at least 15 min. Meanwhile, make the Raspberry Cheesecake Filling.

Step 5

Raspberry Cheesecake Filling

Step 6

Beat whipping cream in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Step 7

Beat cream cheese, jam, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream with a spatula, then fold in the remaining whipped cream.

Step 8

Remove the crust from the freezer, then pour the filling evenly over the crust. Cover and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 9

Place dessert in the refrigerator for about 30 min. before serving. When ready to serve, cut dessert into slices and top with fresh raspberries.