Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pound (450g) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup sour cream
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until cohesive. Press into the prepared dish
Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly while preparing filling
In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until fully incorporated
Fold in sour cream for a smooth texture
Pour filling over cooled crust
Bake for 25 minutes. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cool to room temperature for 3 hours
Toss strawberries with cornstarch. Spread over chilled filling
Chill for 30 minutes before slicing into 16 bars
Notes
Room temperature ingredients ensure a lump-free batter
For non-egg versions, use 4 flax eggs (4 tbsp ground flax + 12 tbsp water, 5 minutes rest)
Substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits if unavailable
Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg