Irresistible Strawberry Mousse Cheesecake Bars
These delightful bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust, rich cheesecake, and a fluffy strawberry mousse layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp gelatin dissolved in water
- ¼ cup water for gelatin
Strawberry Mousse Layer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup strawberries, pureed
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients before starting.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish firmly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the crust cool completely.
Make the Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in sour cream until thoroughly combined.
- In a small bowl, heat gelatin with 1/4 cup of water until fully dissolved.
- Let it cool slightly, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Prepare Strawberry Mousse
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in pureed strawberries until well combined.
Combine Layers
- Fold the strawberry mousse into the cheesecake filling until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
Chill
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
These bars can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.