Description
Irresistibly Creamy Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Bars Delight is a delicious dessert that combines fresh strawberries and bananas with a creamy cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- For Topping:
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pre-bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove it and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add Fruits: Gently fold in the mashed banana and diced strawberries into the cheesecake filling, ensuring even distribution without over-mixing.
- Pour Filling Over Crust: Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Cheesecake Bars: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and let them cool at room temperature. After cooling, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Once chilled, slice the cheesecake bars into squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Top with additional fresh fruit or whipped cream before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Bars, Creamy Dessert, Easy Cheesecake Recipe