Spring Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Deliciously creamy strawberry cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 1/2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- (1/4 cups) granulated sugar
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter, melted
- (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- (1/2 cups) granulated sugar
- (2) large eggs
- (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- (1 cup) fresh strawberries, diced
- (1/4 cups) strawberry jam
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 3
Pour in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and mix until well combined.
- 4
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 7
Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 8
Gently fold in 1 cup diced strawberries and 1/4 cup strawberry jam into the cream cheese mixture.
- 9
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars.
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