Strawberry Delight Cheesecake Bars with Caramel Essence

Ingredients

- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish to form an even layer.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, continuing to blend until fully incorporated.

3. Assemble the Bars:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Spoon the strawberry jam over the cream cheese layer and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.

4. Bake the Bars:
- Return the assembled bars to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow the bars to cool to room temperature on a wire rack.

5. Add the Final Touches:
- Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Arrange fresh strawberry slices decoratively on top of the bars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Total Time

PT3H
3 hours

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Cheesecake Bars, Strawberry Cheesecake, Caramel Sauce, Easy Dessert, Baking, Fresh Fruit Dessert, Oven Recipes, Cream Cheese, Summer Sweets, Party Desserts

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories

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