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Strawberry cheesecake bars topped with homemade strawberry sauce and sliced into squares.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars – Creamy Berry Dessert

Creamy strawberry cheesecake bars with a buttery crust and a smooth vanilla cheesecake layer topped with sweet strawberry sauce. An easy baked dessert perfect for any occasion.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crust:
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Cheesecake Filling:
  • 16 oz 450 g cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Strawberry Topping:
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the lined baking pan.
    Pressing graham cracker crust into a lined baking pan for strawberry cheesecake bars.
  2. Bake crust: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. Set aside.
    Baked graham cracker crust cooling in pan for strawberry cheesecake bars.
  3. Prepare cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
    Mixing creamy cheesecake filling with cream cheese and eggs for strawberry cheesecake bars.
  4. Assemble: Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
    Pouring cheesecake filling over crust to assemble strawberry cheesecake bars.
  5. Bake cheesecake: Bake 30 minutes until center is just set. Cool completely.
    Baked cheesecake layer cooling in pan for strawberry cheesecake bars.
  6. Add strawberry topping & serve: Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water until thick. Cool and spread over cheesecake. Slice into bars and serve.
    Strawberry cheesecake bars topped with homemade strawberry sauce and sliced into squares.

Notes

  • Chill at least 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for best texture.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.