Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars 🍓🍰

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup (115 g) melted butter
• ¼ cup sugar

Cheesecake Filling

• 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Strawberry Topping

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Crust
   • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
   • Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar.
   • Press into a lined 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan.
   • Bake 10 minutes.
2. Cheesecake layer
   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
   • Pour over crust.
3. Bake
   • Bake 30–35 minutes until set. Cool completely.
4. Strawberry topping
   • Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft.
   • Stir in cornstarch slurry, cook until thick. Cool.
5. Assemble
   • Spread topping over cheesecake.
   • Chill 3–4 hours before slicing.

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✨ Creamy, fruity, and perfect for sharing.