Craving something sweet? These strawberry cheesecake snack bars are the perfect solution! This recipe is easy to follow and only requires a few simple ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover strawberries you might have. These delicious snack bars are perfect for potlucks or backyard gatherings!
– 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs – ¼ cup butter – 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese – ½ cup sugar – ½ cup sour cream – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 2 large eggs – 2 cups strawberries – 6 tbsp sugar – 4 tbsp water – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 1 tbsp cornstarch - ½ cup white chocolate
Make the graham cracker crust. – ----Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). – Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add graham cracker crumbs and mix well.
– Press into the bottom of an 8-inch x 11.5-inch pan. Use the bottom of a glass to pack the crust down. – Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the cheesecake filling: – In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to combine cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each egg. Add the vanilla extract and mix again until smooth.
Pour the filling over the graham crust. Use a spatula to smooth the filling. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just a bit jiggly. The outside should start to turn a light golden brown color.
Remove the cheesecake and place it on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour. Transfer it to the fridge for 3-4 hours.
Strawberry Topping: While the cheesecake is cooling, make the strawberry filling. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix well until the mixture starts to come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
Assemble: Cut the cheesecake into 18 bars and remove them from the pan.
Spoon the completely cooled strawberry topping onto the bars.
-Melt chopped white chocolate in a heat-safe container in the microwave at 20-second intervals. Stir each time you check it. When it is smooth it is ready. – Use a spoon or Ziploc bag with a small hole cut in one corner to drizzle the white chocolate sauce on each cheesecake bar.
Serve immediately!