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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Delight in the creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars that combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with a luscious strawberry topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×9 inch pan by greasing it with non-stick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly, then bake for about 12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Strawberry Topping
  1. Cook the strawberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir until thickened, about 5-7 minutes; then remove from heat to cool.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar on high speed in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla, mixing well until combined.
  3. Incorporate eggs slowly into the batter, mixing until just combined.
  4. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, ensuring it's evenly spread, then bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
  5. Cool the cheesecake completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Serving
  1. Top with the chilled strawberry sauce for a vibrant finish!
  2. Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth and creamy filling. Avoid over-mixing the eggs to maintain a light texture.

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