Heavenly Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

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Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Raspberry Layer:
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Cheesecake Layer:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Garnish:
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Fresh mint leaves
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
For the crust, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press the mixture into the prepared dish.
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
For the raspberry layer, combine raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, then spread over the baked crust.
For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until combined. Pour over the raspberry layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Sprinkle with toasted almonds and garnish with mint before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour + chilling time
Kcal: 320 kcal per bar | Servings: 16 bars

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