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Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Cheesecake Bars with a Fresh Strawberry Twist

Delightful cheesecake bars with a creamy filling and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Use gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free version.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • ½ cup Butter Melted and preferably unsalted.
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened; do not substitute.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature is best.
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Can substitute with other berries.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Honey or agave can be used.
  • ⅓ cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a good substitute.
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips Milk chocolate can be used instead.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs and mix gently.
  4. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 25-35 minutes until edges are set but the center is jiggly. Cool for 1-2 hours.
  5. Refrigerate the cheesecake bars for at least 3-4 hours.
  6. For the topping, combine strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer until thickened.
  7. Slice the cheesecake bars and top with strawberry sauce. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the bars before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheesecake bars can be made a day ahead, just add the strawberry topping right before serving for the best freshness.

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