Description
Indulge in the bliss of Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances a creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust. These bars are not just visually appealing with their vibrant topping but also incredibly easy to make, making them a go-to treat for summer picnics, holiday celebrations, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. Enjoy the refreshing taste of chilled strawberry goodness that melts in your mouth with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 packages cream cheese (16 ounces total)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Spread diced strawberries evenly on top of the cheesecake layer.
- For the crumble topping, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt; stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set in the middle. Cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg