White Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Classic cheesecake bars become a touch more elegant with a white chocolate filling. A layer of raspberry preserves and drizzle of white chocolate take them over the top.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 12 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
• 3 ounces white baking chocolate, divided
• ¼ cup red raspberry preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan. Melt 2 ounces chocolate as directed on package.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

Step 4

Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 5 minutes; spread with preserves. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake. Cool cheesecake completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Cut into 18 bars.