Mixed Berry Cheesecake Bars
Creamy, tangy cheesecake bars layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a vibrant medley of mixed berries. These bars are easy to slice and perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until combined.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Beat until just smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Scatter mixed berries on top and gently press them into the surface. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar if desired.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly. Do not overbake.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
- Lift out of the pan using parchment overhang and slice into bars. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen berries. If using frozen, do not thaw before adding.
- For clean slices, wipe the knife between cuts.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add a lemon zest to the filling for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/mixed-berry-cheesecake-bars/