Here’s a complete, easy‑to-follow recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Bars — creamy cheesecake, bright strawberry flavor, and a buttery graham‑cracker crust. Great for potlucks, desserts, or sweet cravings any day.
❤️ Why We Love These Bars
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All the deliciousness of a cheesecake in portable, sliceable bar form — no complicated springform pan, no water bath required. The Recipe Rebel+1
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A buttery, crunchy crust + smooth creamy filling + juicy strawberry topping = texture and flavor heaven. thekitchn.com+2The Slow Roasted Italian+2
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They travel well, are easy to portion, and are perfect for gatherings, bake sales, or just dessert at home. My Baking Addiction+1
Ingredients (Makes ~16 bars — uses a 9″×9″ or 8″×8″ pan)
For the Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 full graham crackers crushed) i am baker+1
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted My Baking Addiction+1
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional — adds a little extra sweetness to the crust)
For the Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz (2 blocks) full‑fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature Preppy Kitchen+1
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⅔ cup granulated sugar Preppy Kitchen+1
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¼ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) — adds creaminess & a slight tang Preppy Kitchen+1
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract The Squeaky Mixer+1
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2 large eggs, room temperature My Baking Addiction+1
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¼ teaspoon salt (optional — helps balance sweetness) My Baking Addiction+1
For the Strawberry Topping
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1 ½ to 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped (or thawed frozen strawberries, drained) The Recipe Rebel+1
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¼ – ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on your strawberries’ sweetness) The Scranline+1
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot) — helps thicken the strawberry mixture kennascooks.com+1
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional — brightens the fruit flavor) The Scranline+1
