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glossy strawberry-topped cheesecake bars on a graham crust arranged on a white ceramic platter in a wide horizontal shot, scattered fresh strawberries and a linen napkin on a light wood table, natural window light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust and homemade strawberry sauce for the ideal sweet-tart hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.25 cup sugar for crust
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar for filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and diced
  • 3 tbsp sugar for topping
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar, press into the pan, and bake 8 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Pour filling over the crust and bake 28 to 30 minutes until just set in the center.
  5. Simmer strawberries, 3 tbsp sugar, and cornstarch until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes, then cool.
  6. Spread strawberry sauce over the cooled cheesecake.
  7. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

Run your knife under hot water between cuts for clean edges.