Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup sugar
05 - 1/4 cup sour cream
06 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 2 eggs, room temperature

→ Strawberry Compote

08 - 1 3/4 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
09 - 5 Tbsp sugar
10 - 3 Tbsp water
11 - 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
12 - 2 tsp cornstarch

→ Topping

13 - 1/4 cup white chocolate

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x9 pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into pan using a measuring cup.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
04 - Pour filling over crust and bake 40-45 minutes until barely jiggly and edges are golden. Cool completely.
05 - Cook all compote ingredients over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool in fridge.
06 - Cut cooled cheesecake into bars. Create shallow groove in each bar, fill with compote, and drizzle with melted white chocolate.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight
02 - Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for best results
03 - Trim edges for neater presentation if desired

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