STRAWBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 4h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 11-ounce box vanilla wafer cookies
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream
Three 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
1 quart strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • For the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing for a 2-inch overhang on the sides.
  • Place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the cookies into fine crumbs. Pour into a bowl and add the granulated sugar, lemon zest and salt. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the baking dish in an even layer. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: Beat the heavy cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese, vanilla and lemon zest and juice in a bowl until fluffy and light, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and sour cream. Beat until just combined, making sure there are no lumps. Fold in the whipped cream. Remove the crust from the freezer. Pour the mixture over the crust and spread in an even layer. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the baking dish. When ready to serve, arrange the strawberries on top and sprinkle some lemon zest over the top. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Anthony Davis teehee
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


AYESIZA MANSHURU
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These bars are so delicious and refreshing. I love the way the strawberries and lemons complement each other.


oyebola toheeb
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Dr. Buzz
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Sarkar King
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Jessica Starnes
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


khadija A
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I love the combination of strawberries and lemons in these bars. They're the perfect summer dessert.


godfrey mbanyana
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These bars are absolutely delicious. The cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the strawberry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Nanma Samson
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Joe Stoty
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Chipo Chakarisa
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but these bars are amazing. The crust is perfect and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Joel Kamara
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Lubelihle Ndlovu
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These bars are so delicious and refreshing. I love the tangy lemon flavor.


Aurora Matchee
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The combination of strawberries and lemons is perfect.


Blessing olaoye
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These strawberry lemon cheesecake bars were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.