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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

February 4, 2023 by Tristin 16 Comments

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The combination of sweet raspberries, tangy cream cheese, and chocolatey Oreos makes these Raspberry Cheesecake Bars absolutely heavenly! The best part is that they come together with just a few pantry staples you probably already have on hand!

If you love fruity dessert bars that come together quickly, you’ve got to try my Healthy Raspberry Oat Bars! They have a delicious streusel topping and tangy raspberry flavor. You might also enjoy these Cranberry Lemon Bars. The cranberry flavor is a perfect companion to bright, cheery lemon. Try these the next time you have people over!

A stack of two raspberry bars with a raspberry on top.

What are Raspberry Cheesecake Bars?

This delicious recipe is everything you love about raspberry cheesecake but in bar form! This makes them delightful finger food, perfect for serving at parties or events.

There are three layers to this recipe:

  1. Oreo cookie crust
  2. Creamy cheesecake layer
  3. Fresh raspberry swirl made from homemade jam

Sweet, tangy, creamy, and chocolatey – these raspberry cream cheese bars hit all the right notes in every bite!

Although most raspberry bars use a crushed graham cracker crust, I love how that bright raspberry flavor tastes with Oreo cookies. You’ll want to swap out Oreo crusts for even your regular cheesecake recipes now! Or try it with Golden Oreos for a lighter flavor with no chocolate!

Two raspberry cheesecake squares stacked, a bite is missing from the top one.

Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Ingredients

Here’s exactly what you need to make these raspberry swirl cheesecake bars! Check out the recipe card at the end for the specifics.

Raspberry Jam Ingredients

  • Cornstarch: A little cornstarch is all you need to thicken your raspberries!
  • Water: Gets mixed with the cornstarch to make a slurry.
  • Raspberries: Use fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries (no need to thaw) for these raspberry bars.
  • White Sugar: This will be used to sweeten both the raspberry mixture and the cheesecake layer.
  • Lemon: Just a little bit of lemon juice is added.

Crust Ingredients

  • Oreo Cookies: Swap graham crackers or golden Oreos for this Oreo cookie crust.
  • Butter: Melted butter will help hold the fine crumbs of Oreo cookies together.

Cheesecake Filling Ingredients

  • Cream cheese: Look for unflavored cream cheese. This will balance the sweetness of the Oreos really well. It will need to be at room temperature, so make sure to pull it out at least an hour before starting the recipe.
  • Sugar: Add a little sweetness to cut the tanginess of cream cheese.
  • Vanilla extract: A little vanilla will help to round out the cheesecake flavor.
  • Egg: Egg will hold your cheesecake together and give it some lift.
All of the ingredients needed to make raspberry cheesecake bars.

How to Make Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Here are the basic instructions to make the dessert bars. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions.

  1. Pre-heat the oven. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Butter or lightly oil the parchment to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl with a fork. In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon, and the cornstarch mixture. Smash and stir raspberries with a wooden spoon. 
  3. Bring up to a boil over medium-high heat and keep boiling for 3 minutes. Make sure to stir periodically so that it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using. Put it in the fridge once it has cooled down. 
  4. Crush the Oreos into crumbs using a blender, food processor, or gallon ziplock bag with a rolling pin. 
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Add the finely crushed cookie crumbs to the butter and combine well. Pour into the prepared pan and press mixture down with a measuring cup or your hands. Cook the crust. Take out of the oven and set to the side. Keep the oven on.
  6.  In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, add in cream cheese and beat until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. 
  7. Once the Oreo crust has cooled, pour in the cheesecake batter and spread it out with a spatula.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry sauce over the cream cheese mixture. To make swirls, draw a knife back and forth through the cheesecake and the raspberry topping.
  9. Bake cheesecake bars until the edges are just turning golden brown.
  10. To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, leave it in the oven with the heat turned off and the door open.
  11. Cover the cooked cheesecake with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  12. Cut into small squares or rectangular bars and enjoy!
Step by step instructions to make the crust for the cheesecake bars.
Step by step instructions to make the cheesecake layer and the raspberry swirl.

Tips for Success 

  • Line the baking pan – This makes removing each piece of the raspberry cheesecake bars easy.
  • Slowly cool the bars – Cheesecake is known for cracking if it’s cooled too quickly. Leave the bars in the oven with the heat off and the door open until the bars reach room temperature. Then, store them in the fridge.
  • Thinner bars – Cut the cream cheese layer ingredients in half (leave all of the crust and raspberry jam ingredients the same) to have a thinner cheesecake layer. They will bake for 25-30 minutes.

Recipe Variations

  • Use raspberry jam – If running low on time, reach for a jar of raspberry jam in your pantry. It can replace all of the ingredients for the jam, and you’ll want to drop tablespoon-sized dollops on the cheesecake mixture. Swirl in as usual.
  • Substitute graham cracker crumbs – Although I love an Oreo cookie crust and think it adds to this recipe, you can absolutely make a graham cracker crust. You will need 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs to replace the Oreos.
  • Use your favorite berries – Technically, you could make this recipe with strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries, too! They are all sweeter than raspberries, so try cutting the sugar in half (1.5 tablespoons).
  • Use almond extract – I LOVE these bars made with almond extract. Try it if you are a fan of that flavor.
A raspberry bar with a bite missing being held.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe gluten-free? Since Oreos are made with flour, this recipe is not gluten-free. I haven’t tried making it with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, but it should work!

Is this recipe dairy-free? This raspberry cheesecake bar recipe is not dairy-free, as it has cream cheese and butter. You could try to use vegan cream cheese or coconut oil, but I have not tried these substitutions.

Is this recipe vegan? Since this recipe contains both dairy and egg, it is not vegan.

How to Store Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

How to refrigerate? Let the cheesecake bars cool to room temperature in the oven, cut them into bars, and then store them in the fridge in an airtight container. To avoid drying, cover the bars with a layer of plastic wrap or foil. They should last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

How to keep it at room temperature? Since this recipe includes fresh cream cheese, the bars need to be stored in the fridge to avoid growing harmful bacteria.

Can I Freeze Raspberry Cheesecake Bars?

How to freeze raspberry swirl bars? Once the bars are fully chilled in the fridge, add them to freezer bags or vacuum seal them to avoid freezer burn. Store for 3-5 months. 

How to thaw creamy cheesecake bars? To thaw, place the package in the fridge for a few hours or overnight and enjoy!

A stack of three raspberry bars with a raspberry on top and a red and white towel in the background.

Try these other berry recipes!

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
  • Triple Berry Crisp
  • Bakery Style Strawberry Muffins
  • Cranberry Orange Bread
  • Blackberry Iced Tea

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5 from 12 votes

Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

The combination of sweet raspberries, tangy cream cheese, and chocolatey Oreos makes these Raspberry Cheesecake Bars absolutely heavenly! The best part is that they come together with just a few pantry staples you probably already have on hand!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time43 minutes mins
Cooling Time2 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 3 minutes mins
Course: Dessert and Pastries
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Tristin – Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

Raspberry Jam Swirl

  • 6 ounces raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Oreo Crust

  • 22 oreo cookies not double stuffed
  • 5 tablespoons butter unsalted

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 2 8 ounce cream cheese packages softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Butter or lightly oil the parchment to prevent sticking.
  • Mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl with a fork. In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, 3 tablespoons of sugar, lemon juice, and the cornstarch mixture. Smash and stir raspberries with a wooden spoon. 
  • Bring up to a boil over medium-high heat and keep boiling for 3 minutes. Make sure to stir periodically so that it doesn't burn. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using. After it has cooled for about 20 minutes, put it in the fridge to get cold.
  • Crush the Oreos into crumbs using a blender, food processor, or gallon ziplock bag with a rolling pin.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Add the finely crushed cookie crumbs to the melted butter and combine well. Pour into the prepared pan and press mixture down with a measuring cup or your hands.
  • Cook the crust for 8 minutes. Take out of the oven and set to the side. Keep the oven on.
  • In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, add in cream cheese and beat until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. 
  • Once the Oreo crust has cooled some, pour in the cheesecake batter and spread it out with a spatula.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry sauce over the cream cheese mixture. To make swirls, draw a knife back and forth through the cheesecake and the raspberry topping.
  • Bake cheesecake bars for 35-40 minutes until the edges are just turning golden brown.To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, leave it in the oven with the heat turned off and the door open.
  • Cover the cooked cheesecake with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into small squares or rectangular bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use raspberry jam – If running low on time, reach for a jar of raspberry jam in your pantry. It can replace all of the ingredients for the jam, and you’ll want to drop tablespoon-sized dollops on the cheesecake mixture. Swirl in as usual.
  • Substitute graham cracker crumbs – Although I love an Oreo cookie crust and think it adds to this recipe, you can absolutely make a graham cracker crust. You will need 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs to replace the Oreos.
  • Use your favorite berries – Technically, you could make this recipe with strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries, too! They are all sweeter than raspberries, so try cutting the sugar in half (1.5 tablespoons).
  • Use almond extract – I LOVE these bars made with almond extract. Try it if you are a fan of that flavor.
  • The bars will last in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
 
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Gloria

    February 6, 2023 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    What a great treat for Valentine’s Day. I know hubby is going to love these for dessert. Lovely photos.

  2. Amanda Dixon

    February 6, 2023 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    These are such a treat! The chocolate layer is so wonderfully rich and chocolatey, and it goes so well with the tart raspberries and tangy cheesecake. Fabulous bars!

  3. Ramona Sebastian

    February 7, 2023 at 3:33 am

    5 stars
    Oh my!! These raspberry cheesecake bars look incredible! Your pictures are amazing I am drooling all over my keyboard right now but I am printing the recipe right now and these will be on my table this weekend. Kids will be delighted, not to mention me and hubby too! 😉

  4. Christy

    February 7, 2023 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    These are incredible!!! And my kids loved helping crush up the oreos!

  5. Lauren Michael Harris

    February 9, 2023 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    The raspberry bars were so delicious! The chocolate crust paired perfectly with the raspberry cheesecake! We will make these again!

  6. Nancy

    February 10, 2023 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    My BF needs to take a treat to work on Monday and your cheesecake bars are what I’m sending him with. I’m actually going to make a second batch just for us. Great recipe!

  7. Maggie

    February 10, 2023 at 10:25 am

    I loved every crumb. My family did too. It was an easy recipe that I know I’ll try again. Thank you!

  8. Veronika

    February 10, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    This is my new favorite dessert! I made it yesterday and it’s already all gone 😉 Going to make another batch this weekend!

  9. Erin

    February 12, 2023 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    These bars are so dreamy! I made them for my kid’s teachers for Valentine’s Day, but we ate them all. 😄 Will make them again tomorrow!

  10. Elaine

    February 12, 2023 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    Delicious bars – love how yummy everything looks. And the process looks very easy to follow, too. yum!

  11. Alex

    February 12, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love every part of these bars! The crust, filling, topping. All SUPER tasty! Thank you. 🙂 I’ll make these again soon!

  12. Ann

    February 12, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    These bars look delicious! My husband loves cheesecake, but prefers cherries. However, I am thinking these will change his mind!

  13. courtney hickman

    January 14, 2024 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    sorry, but theres no mention when to add the lemon juice in the instructions…

  14. Tristin

    January 15, 2024 at 9:54 am

    Thanks for that catch Courtney! It goes in the pot with the raspberries, to make the raspberry jam.

  15. Claire

    January 22, 2024 at 1:30 pm

    Would I double or 1.5x the recipe for a 9×13 pan?

  16. Tristin

    January 22, 2024 at 6:44 pm

    Hi Claire, You would need to do 1 1/2 the recipe. I haven’t personally made it in a 9×13 so let me know if it turns out and I can make a note. Thanks:D

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