Description
Sweet summer memories blend perfectly with golden strawberry cheesecake bars, offering a delightful dessert experience. Creamy textures and luscious fruit layers invite dessert enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (150 grams) strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) strawberry jam
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, creating a uniform mixture that will form the foundational crust.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring an even and compact base.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gently pour the creamy cheesecake mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Place the pan in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for a set and slightly golden appearance.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the cooled cheesecake surface for visual appeal and fruity flavor.
- Warm strawberry jam in a small saucepan until it becomes liquid and translucent.
- Delicately drizzle the melted jam over the strawberry-topped cheesecake, creating an elegant glaze.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to ensure firm, clean-cut bars with a perfectly chilled texture.
- Slice into rectangular bars and serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Crush graham crackers finely for a more compact and sturdy crust that holds together well.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Gently fold egg mixture to prevent over-mixing, which can cause cracks in the cheesecake bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg