The BEST Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars (Snack Bars) Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of these homemade Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant strawberry topping drizzled with white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 11–12 full crackers)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
- Make the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake. Cool and refrigerate.
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: Cook all sauce ingredients until thickened. Cool.
- Assemble: Slice bars, top with strawberry sauce, and drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer the classic Philadelphia Snack Bar style, create a well in the center of each bar before adding the strawberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, Snack Bars, Homemade Cheesecake, Strawberry Topping, White Chocolate Drizzle
