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Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars with Strawberry Bliss

These Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars are a creamy delight with a buttery crust and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs about 11-12 full crackers can be used
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can be swapped with a sugar alternative
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) unsalted butter is ideal
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar consider reducing for a lighter dessert
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt serves as a substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure extract is best
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature for easier mixing
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries can use frozen, adjust cooking method
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch omit if using pre-made toppings
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips dark chocolate as an alternative

Equipment

  • 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add room-temperature eggs and mix gently until just combined. Pour over crust.
  5. Bake for 25-35 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. Prepare strawberry topping by cooking strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened.
  7. Once chilled, lift cheesecake from the pan, cut into squares, top with strawberry sauce, and drizzle with melted white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overbaking for creaminess and allow for ample cooling time after baking. Experiment with different toppings for variety.

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