Strawberry Bars (Print)
Philadelphia Strawberry Bars feature a crunchy crust, smooth center, and fruity strawberry topping for an irresistible treat.
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
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1/4 cup sugar, granulated.
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1 and a half cups of graham cracker crumbs.
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16 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened.
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2 large eggs.
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1/4 cup regular sugar.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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2 cups of fresh, chopped strawberries without the tops.
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1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water.
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1 tbsp lemon juice.
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1/4 cup sugar for the strawberry mixture.
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and place parchment paper inside a 9x13-inch dish.
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Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in one bowl. Push the mixture into the dish, bake 10 minutes, then cool completely.
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Beat the softened cream cheese until creamy. Combine with sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Add one egg at a time, mixing until it's smooth.
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Pour the filling over your cooled crust. Bake for roughly 35-40 minutes, letting the middle firm up. Once done, cool it first at room temp, then chill it in the fridge for about 4 hours.
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Put chopped strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar into a pot. Boil the mix, stir in the water-and-cornstarch liquid, then keep cooking until it thickens. Let it cool down.
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Take the chilled cheesecake, add the strawberry mixture on top, lift it from the pan using parchment, slice it up, and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Chill the bars before serving them.
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Refrigerate leftovers and eat within 5 days.