Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line pan with foil, extending foil up over the edges of the pan; set aside. Stir together flour, ground pretzels, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter just until combined. Press crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer in a medium bowl on medium speed just until smooth. Beat in granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon peel until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg, beating on low speed just until combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle with raspberries.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cream cheese layer is set. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Cut into bars to serve. Store in the refrigerator.