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Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars

Delicious Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars You'll Crave

These Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars offer a creamy and refreshing dessert experience perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese 2 packages, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar sugar substitute can be used
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract vanilla bean paste for richer flavor
  • 2 units Eggs room temperature
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries or frozen strawberries
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust according to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water orange juice can be used
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice skip for sweeter topping
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch arrowroot powder as alternative
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips dark chocolate for a different flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, then mix in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Pour filling over crust and bake for 25-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool for 1-2 hours.
  5. Cook fresh strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until thick, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Chill cheesecake bars for 3-4 hours. Serve topped with strawberry sauce and drizzled white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overbaking for a creamy texture. Cool before refrigerating to enhance flavors.

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