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Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Swirled Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and swirls of fresh strawberry puree. A beautiful and delicious dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Strawberry Swirl
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar; press into the pan. Bake 8 minutes and cool.
  3. Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft; blend until smooth and cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour; mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter over crust. Add strawberry puree in dollops and swirl gently.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until set. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Best served chilled with fresh strawberries on top. Can be made 1 day in advance.