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Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars
Maya Rowan

Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars: Easy & Irresistibly Creamy

I still remember the first time I savored a Philadelphia Cheesecake Bar—sweet, creamy, and utterly delightful. These bars are an easy, homemade version of the classic snack, worth every decadent bite!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • white chocolate chips for drizzle

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with granulated sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs until just blended.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until set. Cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
  5. For the topping, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
  6. Once cooled, lift the cheesecake from the pan and slice into 8-10 pieces. Top with strawberry sauce and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
  7. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
  • Wrap tightly for freezing up to 2-3 months, thaw in the fridge before serving.

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