Raspberry and White Chocolate Tiramisu Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Prepare the crust

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
2. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Make the cheesecake batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and white chocolate chips.
4. Melt the raspberries by microwaving them for 10-15 seconds.
5. Fold the melted raspberries into the cheesecake batter.

Prepare the tiramisu mixture

1. In a separate bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese until stiff peaks form.
2. Add the cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar to the whipped cream.
3. Stir in the melted white chocolate chips.

Assemble the bars

1. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
2. Dollop the tiramisu mixture on top of the cheesecake batter.
3. Repeat this process two more times, ending with a layer of cheesecake batter.

Bake and chill

1. Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes or until set.
2. Let cool completely in the pan.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

• The tiramisu mixture will be quite light, but it will help to stabilize the cheesecake layers.
• You can adjust the amount of raspberries and white chocolate chips to your liking.
• These bars are perfect for a fancy dessert or special occasion.