Description
Delicious cheesecake bars infused with fresh strawberries and a splash of champagne, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup champagne or sparkling wine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Fold in strawberries and champagne, pour over crust, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares and garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For best results, make these bars a day ahead to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake bars, strawberry dessert, champagne dessert, festive dessert, spring dessert