Description
A delightful fusion of strawberry shortcake and creamy cheesecake in bar form.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake 30-35 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Spread strawberry jam over cooled cheesecake. Top with diced strawberries.
- Chill for 4 hours. Cut into bars and top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.