Description
Indulge in The BEST Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, a creamy and delicious dessert that captures the essence of classic cheesecake without the fuss. These easy-to-make snack bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich cheesecake filling, and a delightful fresh strawberry topping that will impress at any gathering. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. With no complicated techniques required, you can whip up these bars quickly using basic kitchen tools. Prepare them ahead of time for ultimate convenience and delight your friends and family with this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs softened cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries
- 5 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press it into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 25–35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool on a wire rack for 1–2 hours.
- For the strawberry topping, mix chopped strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan; cook until thickened. Let cool before spreading over chilled cheesecake bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (57g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg