Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1/2 cup butter, melted
02 -
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 -
1/4 cup sour cream
04 -
16 oz softened cream cheese
05 -
2 eggs at room temperature
06 -
1/2 cup sugar
07 -
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Compote
08 -
2 teaspoons cornstarch
09 -
1 3/4 cups fresh strawberries, diced
10 -
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
11 -
3 tablespoons water
12 -
5 tablespoons sugar
→ Topping
13 -
1/4 cup chopped white chocolate
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment and spray it with non-stick spray.
02 -
Stir melted butter into graham cracker crumbs. Use a measuring cup to firmly press it into the pan.
03 -
With a mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, and add eggs one by one, mixing well as you go.
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Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes. It's done when the edges are golden and the center jiggles just a little. Let it cool completely.
05 -
Simmer everything for the compote in a saucepan on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring every once in a while. Chill it in the fridge.
06 -
Cut the cooled cheesecake into bars. Make a small groove on each piece, fill with compote, and drizzle with white chocolate.
# Notes:
01 -
Make it the day before and keep it in the fridge overnight.
02 -
Let all ingredients sit at room temperature before starting for best texture.
03 -
Trim the sides for cleaner pieces, if you want.