Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert that harmoniously blends creamy cheesecake with the vibrant taste of fresh strawberries, all sitting atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. These bars are not only visually appealing with their beautiful layered structure but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for family gatherings, summer picnics, or as a sweet treat at home. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a dessert that is both satisfying and delicious. Enjoy these bars chilled for the best flavor, and feel free to experiment with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate drizzle for added indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (diced)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Spread over the crust.
- Evenly distribute diced strawberries on top of the cheesecake layer.
- For the crumble topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt; stir in melted butter to form crumbs. Sprinkle over strawberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set; cool completely before refrigerating for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg