Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of The BEST Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, a creamy and luscious dessert that captures all the classic flavors without the hassle of traditional cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and topped with fresh strawberries, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from parties to family gatherings. Effortlessly prepared and easily customizable with your favorite fruits or toppings, this recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers. Make ahead and store them in the fridge for a convenient sweet treat that everyone will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- For topping: 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, 5 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 25-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3-4 hours.
- For the strawberry topping, combine strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg