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Creamy Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

A delightful dessert combining tangy rhubarb with creamy cheesecake on a buttery crust.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced rhubarb
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form crust.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  5. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
  6. Meanwhile, cook rhubarb, cornstarch, and water in saucepan until thickened (about 5 minutes). Cool slightly.
  7. Spread rhubarb mixture over cheesecake. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog