White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients: For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam
• 1/4 cup Rigello cacao butter, melted
• 4 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until well combined.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
7. In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry jam over medium heat until it's melted and smooth.
8. Add the melted cocoa butter and white chocolate chips to the melted raspberry jam and stir until everything is melted and well combined.
9. Pour the melted raspberry mixture into the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
10. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it out into an even layer.
11. Bake the cheesecake bars for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
12. Remove the cheesecake bars from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
13. Once the cheesecake bars are cool, remove them from the pan and cut them into squares or rectangles.
14. Store the cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy these decadent and rich white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars where the cocoa butter adds a smooth and velvety texture to the filling. The raspberry jam provides a sweet and tangy contrast to the creamy white chocolate filling, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or as a sweet treat after dinner.