Description
Creamy Philadelphia cheesecake bars blend classic dessert charm with convenient snacking. Rich cream cheese filling nestles atop a buttery graham cracker base, promising delightful indulgence for dessert enthusiasts who savor smooth, tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, lightly spraying with baking spray.
- Crust Formation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s bottom to create a solid foundation.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Incorporate eggs gently, mixing until just combined.
- Baking Process: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust, ensuring uniform coverage. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is almost set but still slightly wobbly.
- Cooling and Chilling: Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for 4 hours to achieve optimal texture and firmness.
- Strawberry Topping Preparation: Combine strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Cool to room temperature.
- Topping and Decoration: Spread the cooled strawberry sauce across the chilled cheesecake. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave using short intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning. Drizzle melted white chocolate artistically over the strawberry topping.
- Serving: Cut into neat squares and serve chilled for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve a luxurious, firm texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Avoid overmixing eggs and gently incorporate them to maintain a smooth, crack-free cheesecake surface.
- Topping Temperature Trick: Allow the strawberry sauce to cool completely before spreading to prevent soggy or runny layers.
- Chocolate Drizzle Mastery: Melt white chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure a silky-smooth drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg