Vanilla Raspberry Cheesecake Bars.

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and ginger.
2. 2
   Press firmly onto bottom of foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. 4
   Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
5. 5
   Add flour and vanilla; mix well.
6. 6
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low after each addition just until blended.
7. 7
   Pour over crust.
8. 8
   Gently drop small spoonfuls of preserves over batter.
9. 9
   Cut through batter several times with knife for marble effect.
10. 10
    Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set.
11. 11
    Cool completely on wire rack.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
13. 13
    Lift out of pan onto cutting board.
14. 14
    Cut into bars.
15. 15
    Garnish as desired.
16. 16
    Store leftover bars in refrigerator.