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Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars

Philadelphia cheesecake bars with creamy filling and strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 8 oz packages 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 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

White Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form the crust.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add eggs and mix gently until just combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 25–35 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3–4 hours until fully set.
  • For the topping, cook strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
  • Spread the strawberry topping over the chilled cheesecake.
  • Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the bars.
  • Slice into squares and serve chilled. These Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars are best served cold.

Notes

  • You can substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries.
  • Skip the white chocolate drizzle for a lighter version.
  • Add a biscuit crumble topping for extra texture.