These Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars are super easy to make, and require just 4 ingredients for the cheesecake layer that is chilled on a simple graham cracker crust.
The tangy lemon berry flavors are a perfect balance to the sweet cheesecake thanks to Kraft Country Time Lemonade Starters.
Can we talk about the weather for a minute? Like why it snowed five inches the first day of spring and why snow flurries happen every few days at the end of March?
We did have one sunny, seventy degree afternoon, but it ended in a cold rain storm and snow flurries the next day. Pure torture.
So while we wait for real spring weather we’ve been dreaming of to arrive, we’re making it a reality inside.
I’m unpacking our summer flip-flops, drinking lemonade and eating fruity, spring desserts!
Kraft Country Time Lemonade has always been a standard in my family, and now with the Starters, it’s even easier to make in a pitcher or a glass, just by adding water.
Country Time has that refreshing lemon flavor we all crave from real lemon juice. You can find the Starters at your local Walmart in the section with the other drink mixes.
You can also use it to flavor some delicious flavored desserts, like these Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars that come together in a snap. First, crush some graham crackers, mix the crumbs with a bit of sugar and melted butter, and press into a pan.
Then, in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and powder sugar.
Next, add some cream and Country Time Lemonade Starter. (The Berry Lemonade is like spring in a bottle!)
Now, the mixture will start out runny, but don’t give up. Keep beating it until it thickens.
It’s the magic of the heavy cream that will thicken it all up. I added a few drops of ready food coloring to give it a pretty pink color, but that’s optional.
Spread the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crust and let chill for at least 4 hours.
Slice into bars and garnish with raspberries and a lemon slice.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy lemonade in the spring and which flavor of lemonade are you excited to try first?
Raspberry Lemon No Bake Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs. about 18 “sheets of graham crackers
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup of butter melted.
For the Cheesecake
- 3 8 ounce packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 and ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup Country Time Lemonade Starter in the Berry Lemonade Flavor Just the mix, do not add water
- 3 drops red food coloring if desired
- Lemon slices and Raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Finely crush the graham crackers with a rolling pin. Stir the sugar and melted butter into the crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Pour in the heavy whipping cream, Country Time Lemonade Starter and red food coloring. Beat on high for about 3 minutes or until thickened, scraping down the side of the bowl occasionally.
- The mixture will start out runny, but as the cream is whipped, it will thicken to a thick frosting consistency. Don’t quite beating it until thickened. See the pictures above for guidance. Spread the thickened mixture on top of the crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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Heather / girlichef says
What a fun idea – these look so light and fluffy…and entirely irresistible!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I can’t wait for the weather to warm up, because this would be a delicious recipe to have on a warm summer night on the patio! 🙂
Beth says
I have some of this lemonade in my fridge!! Now I know what to make!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
I simply can’t resist a good no-bake cheesecake.The lemony flavor topped with rasberries sound divine!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These cheesecake bars look fantastic! Love the raspberry lemon combination…yum!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
I’m imagining these on my Easter table later this week. They’re so pretty … and easy to make – bonus!
Jenna says
These look delicious and sound perfect for a Spring dessert!
Catherine says
Dear Mallory, These bars look delicious and so pretty. I especially love the color! xo, Catherine
amanda @ fake ginger says
These are gorgeous! I’ve got to get some lemonade starter! Perfect for summer!
eat good 4 life says
This looks so refreshing!!
Stephanie says
I’m with you… I’m still waiting for spring to really arrive! I’m usually a straight lemonade girl, but this recipe looks delicious I must try using Country Time Lemonade Starters in a recipe! Thanks for sharing! #client
MryJhnsn (@mryjhnsn) says
Those look amazing! Perfect for spring and Easter.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
The texture on these is making my mouth water! Love the raspberry-lemon flavor combo!
Heather Brummett says
Looks AMAZING! #client
Bev says
How would this work using cool whip instead of whipping cream? Anybody tried it that way?
judy says
What size pan?
Laura Weber says
Is there any substitutes for the starter berry lemonade? Our grocery store doesn’t sell it so I was wondering what else I could use or if I could use frozen concentrate? Thanks