Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
02 -
1 1/2 cups of crushed graham crackers
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 -
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 room-temperature eggs
05 -
16 ounces softened cream cheese
06 -
1/4 cup sour cream
07 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Strawberry Compote
08 -
5 tablespoons sugar
09 -
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
10 -
2 teaspoons cornstarch
11 -
3 tablespoons water
12 -
1 3/4 cups fresh strawberries, diced
→ Topping
13 -
1/4 cup melted white chocolate
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn the oven to 350°F. Grab a 9x9 pan, stick some parchment paper inside, and spray it lightly with non-stick spray.
02 -
Combine the graham crumbs with butter, pressing them flat in the pan using the bottom of a cup.
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Combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla to make it smooth. Add eggs one by one and mix after each.
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Pour the filling on top of the base and bake for 40-45 minutes. It should jiggle slightly in the center. Let it fully cool down after baking.
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Throw all compote stuff into a pan, let it cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring here and there. Chill it in the fridge when it's done.
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Slice the cheesecake into squares. Make a small dip in each square, add the compote, and drizzle white chocolate over the top.
# Notes:
01 -
You can prepare this a day ahead and stash it in the fridge.
02 -
Let the ingredients come to room temperature for smoother results.
03 -
Trim edges for clean, perfect-looking bars if you'd like.