Description
Vampire Bite Cheesecake Bars are a deliciously spooky dessert perfect for Halloween or any themed party, featuring a creamy cheesecake filling with a blood-red raspberry swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberry puree
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix raspberry puree with cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, then drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree on top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, use fresh raspberries instead of puree.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for easier serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Vampire Bite Cheesecake Bars, Halloween dessert, cheesecake recipe, spooky treats