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Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars

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These Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy, and easy to make, featuring a buttery biscuit base and a smooth cheesecake filling. Perfect for entertaining or a simple dessert at home, they offer all the indulgence of classic cheesecake in a portable bar form.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 to 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups digestive biscuit crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 450 g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
  • ½ to 1 cup strawberry or raspberry sauce (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries or raspberries (optional)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a bowl, mix digestive biscuit crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon zest (if using) until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door slightly open for 15 minutes.
  10. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours until fully set.
  11. Slice into bars and top with fruit sauce, fresh berries, or powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps when mixing by hand.
  • Lemon zest adds brightness but is optional.
  • Bars are best sliced when fully chilled for clean cuts.
  • Top just before serving to maintain the smooth cheesecake texture.

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