Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sour cream and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and beat until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake bars cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, remove the cheesecake bars from the pan and cut into squares.
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and a splash of water to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cheesecake bars.
- Top each bar with fresh strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy!
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both sweet and tangy, then these strawberry cheesecake bars are the perfect treat for you. With a graham cracker crust and a creamy cheesecake filling, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sour cream and granulated sugar, and beat until well combined. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in chopped strawberries.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Let the cheesecake bars cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake bars from the pan and cut into squares. In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and a splash of water to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cheesecake bars and top each bar with fresh strawberries.
These strawberry cheesecake bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a dinner party. They’re easy to make and will leave your guests wanting more. So go ahead and indulge in the sweetness of these delicious bars!