Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars offer a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries on a buttery crust, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg