Description
Delightful cheesecake bars infused with strawberries and champagne, offering a creamy and festive dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 ½ cups mashed fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and champagne, mixing until blended. Gently fold in strawberries.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice into squares to serve, garnishing with fresh strawberries and optional chocolate or whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Avoid over-baking to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry, champagne, dessert, bars