Description
Indulge in The BEST Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars (Snack Bars), a delightful dessert that combines a creamy cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with fresh strawberries, these bars are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual get-togethers. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy the rich flavors of classic cheesecake without the hassle of baking an entire cake. These bars are not only delicious but also easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruit toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ยฝ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ยผ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- ยฝ cup granulated sugar
- ยผ cup sour cream
- ยฝ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 ยฝ cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 5 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF and line an 8ร8 or 9ร9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 25-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours at room temperature before refrigerating for an additional 3-4 hours.
- For the topping, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until thickened. Let it cool and spread over chilled cheesecake bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute regular graham crackers with gluten-free ones. Experiment with different fruit toppings like blueberries or raspberries for variety.