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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Bite into these sweet and creamy strawberry cheesecake bars! With a classic buttery crust and rich strawberry compote, these little bars of heaven have all the best parts of cheesecake in a convenient handheld form. No need to worry about finding a plate and fork when these are on hand!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 183kcal

Ingredients

CRUST

  • 9 graham crackers 1 sleeve
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted

CHEESECAKE

  • 3 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

TOPPING

  • 1 cup strawberries plus more for decorating
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cups sour cream

Instructions

  • Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easier removal. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Preheat oven to 300º.
  • Use a food processor to crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add flour and salt and pulse to combine. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Then spread into the baking pan tapping down with a measuring cup with a flat bottom. Bake for 20 minutes until browned. Let cool. (You can crush the graham crackers in a ziplock bag and combine the ingredients with a whisk instead of using a food processor)

Cheesecake:

  • Rinse out the food processor and add the cream cheese and sugar and process until smooth. While running, add the eggs, one at a time, processing for about 30 seconds after each egg. Add vanilla and process to combine. Pour over the cooled graham cracker crumbs. (You can use a stand mixer instead of a food processor)
  • Bake until it is just slightly jiggly in the center, about 45-50 minutes. While baking prepare the topping.

Topping:

  • Puree the strawberries in the food process with ½ cup sugar until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add sour cream and process until combined. (You can use an immersion blender to puree the strawberries)
  • When the cheesecake is done remove from the oven and pour the strawberry topping over the top, smoothing it with an offset spatula. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is set.
  • Let cool completely on a wire rack then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Lift cheesecake out of the pan and cut into 2 inch squares. Top with a slice of strawberry.

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Notes

  • If using frozen berries, let them thaw and drain any liquid first.
  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing.
  • You can use a mixer for the cream cheese portion and a blender for the strawberry puree.
  • For the crust you can crush the graham crackers in a ziplock back and then mix the rest of the crust ingredients with a fork. 
  • You can freeze for later, if so, wait to add the sliced strawberry until prior to serving. 
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