Vampire’s Blood Cheesecake Bars
Hauntingly delicious cheesecake bars with vibrant raspberry swirls, perfect for Halloween festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 290 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 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. Press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix raspberry puree with cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree on top. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set but jiggles slightly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Once chilled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, or chocolate sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg