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Strawberry Cheesecake Bar

Creamy, fruity, and easy to make, these strawberry cheesecake bars are the perfect blend of tangy cheesecake, buttery crust, and sweet berry topping—finished with a dreamy white chocolate drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs room temperature

Strawberry Compote

  • 1 3/4 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 5 Tbsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

White Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/4 cup white chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with non-stick spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated and press into the prepared pan using the back of a measuring cup. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center slightly jiggles. Cool completely—3 hours or overnight.
  • While cooling, prepare the compote: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 10 minutes). Chill in fridge.
  • Once cooled, slice bars evenly. Carve a shallow strip into each for filling. Spoon in the compote.
  • Melt white chocolate in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over each bar using a spoon or piping bag.
Keyword strawberry cheesecake bar