Description
Creamy, tangy, and protein-packed cheesecake bars with a swirl of fresh raspberries on a simple biscuit crust.
Ingredients
Scale
→ For the Crust:
- 8 digestive biscuits (118g)
- 20g soy protein crisps (optional)
- 30g light butter, melted
- 1 tbsp milk
→ For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 250g light cream cheese, room temperature
- 350g plain or vanilla yogurt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 100g granulated zero-calorie sweetener
- 60g vanilla protein powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 150g fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Make Crust: In a food processor, pulse biscuits and protein crisps to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and milk and pulse until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Make Filling: In a blender or large bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, yogurt, eggs, sweetener, protein powder, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Blend until completely smooth.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Scatter the raspberries evenly over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
- Cool: Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely firm before slicing.
Notes
- Room Temperature is Key: For a smooth, lump-free filling, ensure your cream cheese, yogurt, and eggs are at room temperature.
- Don’t Overbake: A slight jiggle in the center is perfect. The cheesecake will set fully as it chills.
- Chilling is Mandatory: Do not skip the chilling time! It is essential for the bars to set up properly for clean slicing.
- Protein Powder Sub: If you don’t have protein powder, you can substitute it with an equal weight (60g) of cornstarch or all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Healthy, High-Protein
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Healthy Raspberry Cheesecake Bars