Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
These cheesecake bars combine creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and a rich chocolate coating for a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Fold in diced strawberries gently. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 40-45 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles. Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth and glossy.
- Pour melted chocolate evenly over chilled cheesecake bars and spread gently. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chocolate hardens.
- Use parchment overhang to lift cheesecake from pan. Slice into 12 squares using a warm, dry knife for clean cuts.
Notes
Do not rush chilling the cheesecake to avoid runny texture. Beat cream cheese until very smooth to avoid lumps. Fold strawberries gently to keep chunks intact. Use coconut oil in chocolate for a glossy finish. Chill chocolate fully before slicing to prevent cracking. Warm knife before slicing for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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