Patriotic Cheesecake Bars

Name: Patriotic Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 tbsp butter, softened and partially melted; 2 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers; 1/4 cup granulated white sugar; 32 oz cream cheese, softened; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup granulated white sugar; 2 tsp vanilla bean paste; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

@applesauceandadhd shares a simple recipe for festive cheesecake bars with a classic graham cracker crust. Topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, these are a perfect dessert for summer barbecues and holiday celebrations.

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Total

1h

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

10 tbsp butter, softened and partially melted
2 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
32 oz cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, slicedoptional
1/2 cup fresh blueberriesoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the partially melted butter, crushed graham crackers, and 1/4 cup of sugar to make the crust.
3
Mix with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles wet sand.
4
Pour the crust mixture into a 9x13 inch casserole dish and press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides.
5
In a separate clean bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, 1 cup of sugar, vanilla bean paste, and lemon juice.
6
Mix vigorously until the filling is smooth and well combined.
7
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
8
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
9
Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely.
10
Once cooled, arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top in a festive pattern.
11
Slice into bars and serve.