Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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Easier than traditional cheesecake but just as delicious, this homemade Cheesecake Bars Recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy, creamy filling. Strawberry Topping is optional but highly recommended!
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Ingredients
For the graham cracker crust:
- 9 Graham crackers (see note 1)
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (see note 2)
For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese softened (see note 3)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
For the strawberry topping (optional):
- 1 pound strawberries washed, hulled and sliced, (about 3 cups whole, see note 4)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the graham cracker crust:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch by 9-inch baking dish with a foil sling, and spray with non-stick spray. In a food processor, or in a plastic bag with a rolling pin, finely crush graham crackers.
- In a medium bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar and stir to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish, using the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crust evenly and firmly into the bottom of the dish. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and set aside.
For the cheesecake filling:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until well mixed. Add sour cream and mix thoroughly. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until blended. Pour the mixture over the partially baked graham cracker crust, filling the mixture to almost the top of the pan.
- Bake until center is almost set, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and run a knife or metal spatula around the rim of the baking dish. Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Allow to stand 20 minutes at room temperature prior to serving. Remove from the pan using the foil as a handle and cut into 16 squares. Serve with strawberry topping.
For the strawberry topping (optional):
- In a small pot over medium heat, combine the strawberries and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer for 20 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add vanilla, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best texture and flavor, allow the bars to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Graham crackers: Honey-flavored, cinnamon, or even chocolate graham crackers all work well. If graham crackers aren’t available in your part of the world, you can substitute 1 ½ cups crushed digestive biscuits (9 sheets of graham crackers yields about 1 ½ cups of crumbs).
- Sugar: Or substitute 2 tablespoons brown sugar in the crust.
- Cream cheese: Plain (full-fat) blocks of cream cheese are best. Allow them to soften to room temperature before starting the cheesecake filling.
- Strawberries: The strawberry topping is optional but recommended. Fresh or frozen strawberries both work, whatever is easiest to find. Or, substitute a different fruit such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- Yield: One recipe makes 16 bars. Treat yourself by slicing the pan into 12 or 9 slices for larger pieces.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best texture and flavor, allow the bars to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 bar
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bar | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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