Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1.5 cup

pretzels

crushed into a fine powder

3 tbsp

brown sugar

0.5 cup

unsalted butter

melted

32 unit

cream cheese

softened to room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

lime zest

0.5 cup

lime juice

0.5 cup

tequila blanco

0.25 cup

Grand Marnier

4 unit

eggs

room temperature

6 unit

fresh raspberries

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2
~9 min

Finely grind pretzels in a food processor until they form a fine powder.

Step 3
~9 min

Mix pretzel powder with melted butter and brown sugar.

Step 4
~9 min

Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with tin foil, ensuring the foil hangs off the sides.

Step 5
~9 min

Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the lined pan to form the crust.

Step 6
~9 min

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 7
~9 min

Remove crust from the oven and let it cool.

Step 8
~9 min

Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until creamy using a stand mixer.

Step 9
~9 min

Mix in lime juice, lime zest, tequila, and Grand Marnier until well combined.

Step 10
~9 min

Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 11
~9 min

Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next.

Step 12
~9 min

Pour the cheesecake filling on top of the cooled pretzel crust.

Step 13
~9 min

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the center has a slight jiggle.

Step 14
~9 min

Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 15
~9 min

Place the cheesecake bars in the refrigerator for at least three hours before serving.

Step 16
~9 min

Blend fresh raspberries and granulated sugar in a food processor until very smooth.

Step 17
~9 min

Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer, using a spatula to press the mixture through, to create a raspberry sauce.

Step 18
~9 min

Pour raspberry sauce into a squeeze bottle.

Step 19
~9 min

Drizzle raspberry sauce over the cheesecake bars before serving.

Step 20
~9 min

Cut into squares and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling.

Chill bars thoroughly before cutting for cleaner slices.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a dessert.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern dessert adaptation with Mexican-inspired flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer parties
Cinco de Mayo
Birthday celebrations

Occasion Tags

party
celebration
summer
holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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