Kiwi Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Name: Kiwi Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Total time: PT4H40M35M
Yield: 9
Ingredients: Ingredients 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1-2 lemons, zested and juiced 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 medium kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced 6 large strawberries, sliced from shoulder to tip

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

4 hours 40 minutes; 35 minutes active

Servings:

Creamy richness in a bar, topped with colorful sliced fruit and drizzled with honey ― what’s not to love? The glistening fruit “jewels” will make these the most popular bar at the party!

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1-2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 medium kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced
6 large strawberries, sliced from shoulder to tip

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper 8 inches wide and place it in the buttered pan so that the excess hangs over the edges.
Mix the graham cracker crumbs and butter and stir. Press into the pan, covering the bottom evenly.
Rinse and dry the processor. Place the cream cheese in the bowl and puree until smooth. Add the sugar, processing until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ¼ cup lemon juice and eggs and process, until very smooth.
Pour the mixture over the graham crackers and smooth the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes. The edges will be puffed and slightly cracked, and the middle will barely jiggle when gently shaken.
Cool completely, then refrigerate until cold.
When serving, place the honey and lemon juice in a cup and stir to mix well.
Arrange the kiwis and strawberries on top of the cheesecake, alternating slices and overlapping slightly. Drizzle and gently brush the fruit with the honey mixture.