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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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These cheesecake bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a rich chocolate topping for a quick and indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 6 oz (170 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Avoid overbaking.
  5. Cool cheesecake completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Arrange sliced strawberries evenly over chilled cheesecake.
  7. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler.
  8. Drizzle melted chocolate over strawberries, covering generously but not pooling. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to harden chocolate.
  9. Use parchment paper overhang to lift bars from pan. Cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade clean between cuts.

Notes

Do not overbake cheesecake to avoid dryness. Chill bars thoroughly for best texture and clean slicing. Use short microwave bursts when melting chocolate to prevent burning. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as noted.

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