Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

For the crust:
1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated white sugar

For the cheesecake:
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the strawberry jam:
16 ounces fresh strawberries, finely diced
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
Squeeze of lemon juice

For the white chocolate drizzle
1/4 cup white chocolate, melted

Instructions:

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Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a lined baking pan.
Make the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
Bake the cheesecake: Pour cheesecake filling over the crust. Bake at 325°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let it cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, remove and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the strawberry jam: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the bars: Cut chilled cheesecake into rectangular bars. Carve out a small strip from the center of each bar. Fill with strawberry jam. Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Enjoy!