Fall in Love with Raspberry-White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Raspberry-White Chocolate Cheesecake BarsWhether you made your Valentine's Day reservations ages ago or are planning a simple, romantic dinner at home, these cheesecake bars are the perfect end to date night. From the flavor combination to the heart-shape, use this dessert to strike the right après-dinner mood.

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Ingredients:
1 9-oz. box chocolate wafer cookies
5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs, plus 2 large yolks
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 oz. white chocolate, melted and cooled

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Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a food processor, blend wafer cookies until completely crushed. Transfer to a bowl, pour in melted butter and mix until crumbs are evenly moistened. Pour crumbs into a 9-inch square baking pan, and use your fingers to press into an even layer over bottom and about 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake for 8 minutes, until firm. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 250ºF.

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2. Combine raspberries and 1 Tbsp. sugar in a food processor and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar until smooth. Add eggs and yolks one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Add flour and vanilla and mix just until combined. Fold in white chocolate.

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3. Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled crust, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree on top and, using a toothpick, drag raspberry puree through cheesecake to create a marbled effect, taking care not to drag in crust. Bake until edges are pale golden and cheesecake is just set in center, 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.

What are you baking for your sweetie this Valentine's Day?