Irresistible Layered Raspberry Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients

- 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream topping
- 1 cup raspberry preserves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
- Combine the crushed Ritz crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well-combined and holds together when pressed.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to firmly pack it down.

2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream topping until just combined to maintain the airy texture.

3. Assemble the Layers:
- Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly over the prepared crust layer.
- Top with the cream cheese mixture, spreading gently to create a smooth layer.
- Gently spread the raspberry preserves over the cream cheese layer to form the top layer.

4. Chill the Cheesecake Bites:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the layers have set and firm.
- Before serving, slice into bite-sized squares.

Preparation & Cooling Times

- PT30M
30 minutes preparation time

- P4H
4 hours chilling time

Total Time

- P4H30M
4 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Ritz crackers, cream cheese dessert, raspberry cheesecake, no-bake dessert, layered cheesecake, easy dessert, peanut butter dessert, whipped cream topping, raspberry preserves, chilled desserts

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 3840

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