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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Delectable Strawberry Cheesecake Bars for Blissful Moments

These Strawberry Cheesecake Bars combine a creamy filling and crunchy crust, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Opt for low-fat for lighter bars.
  • 2 Eggs Use a commercial egg replacer for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Reduce for less sweetness or use a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract recommended for best flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Fruit Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Substitutes: blueberries or raspberries.
For the Crumbly Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used if unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust and scatter diced strawberries on top.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until a crumbly dough forms. Sprinkle over strawberries.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. The edges should be golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for one hour, then refrigerate for at least another hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for best results. Chill properly to enhance flavors.

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