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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Irresistibly Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars for Summer Joy

Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a creamy and crunchy dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter can swap with coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust based on personal preference
Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened; use full-fat for richness or low-fat for a lighter option
  • 2 large Eggs acts as binder for the cheesecake filling
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use homemade for a more intense flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt balances sweetness in the filling
Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries can substitute with other berries or fruits
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour blends can be used
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar white sugar can be substituted

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until resembling wet sand. Press into the dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese filling over the baked crust evenly.
  5. Dice the fresh strawberries and sprinkle them over the cream cheese filling.
  6. Whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for about one hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least one more hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months.

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