Fresh Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

These are easy and delicious. The only drawback is having to use the oven in the middle of summer, but they're worth it.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 3  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup light sour cream
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 3  cups fresh red raspberries
• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs until smooth.
3. Combine flour and salt; add to butter mixture and stir until moist.
4. In a separate bowl, beat sugar, sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
5. Pour batter into bottom of pan; pour cream cheese mixture over batter; scatter raspberries over top of cream cheese mixture.
6. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, let cool, and cut into bars.