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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Delicious, creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.67 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 pieces eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberry topping
  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced fresh
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the pan to form an even crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 8 minutes and then let it cool slightly.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla afterward.
  2. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are set, and the center has a slight jiggle.
  4. Allow to cool on a wire rack, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Strawberry Topping
  1. While it’s chilling, combine the strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then let the topping cool.
Serving
  1. Spread the cooled strawberry mixture evenly over the chilled bars.
  2. Finally, cut into squares and serve!

Notes

These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.