Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted.
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2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 tablespoon lemon juice.
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Line 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
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Mix crust ingredients, press into pan.
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Bake crust 10 minutes, cool.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla.
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Add eggs one at a time.
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Pour over cooled crust.
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Bake 35-40 minutes until set.
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Cool to room temperature.
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Refrigerate 4 hours.
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Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice.
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Add cornstarch mixture, cook until thick.
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Cool topping completely.
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Spread over chilled cheesecake.
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Cut into bars and serve.
# Notes:
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Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Can be frozen without topping for longer storage.