Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these BEST Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, topped with a sweet strawberry compote and a drizzle of white chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 11-12 full crackers)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoon butter, melted
Cheesecake
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
Strawberry Topping
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
White Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Add eggs and mix until smooth. Pour over the crust and bake.
- Create the Strawberry Topping: Cook strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice until thickened. Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cool before topping the cheesecake bars.
- Drizzle with White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled bars.
Notes
- For a twist, try using different fruits for the topping like blueberries or raspberries.
- Allow the cheesecake bars to chill in the fridge before serving for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg