Description
Strawberry cheesecake bars are a delightful dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet strawberry topping. Easy to slice and serve, perfect for parties or a make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberry topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
- Spread cooled strawberry topping over chilled cheesecake. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh aren’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg