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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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These strawberry cheesecake bars have a buttery crust, creamy filling, fresh strawberries, and a golden crumble topping.

  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs, about 10–12 crushed graham cracker sheets
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups (332 g) freshly diced strawberries

Crumble Topping

  • ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prep the pan and oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

2. Make the graham cracker crust

In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the lined baking dish. A flat-bottomed measuring cup helps create an even layer.

3. Mix the cheesecake filling

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps! Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly.

4. Add the strawberries

Sprinkle the diced strawberries evenly over the cheesecake filling. Press them in slightly so they stay put during baking.

5. Prepare the crumble topping

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture turns into a crumbly dough. Scatter this evenly over the strawberries.

6. Bake to perfection

Pop the dish into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheesecake is set. If you gently jiggle the pan, the center should be slightly firm, not liquidy.

7. Cool and chill

Let the bars cool on a wire rack for about an hour, then transfer them to the refrigerator to chill completely—at least another hour. This step is crucial for getting clean slices!

Notes

How to serve these for the best experience

These bars are best served chilled, straight from the fridge. For a fancy touch, dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle with a little white chocolate. If you’re serving them at a gathering, cut them into small squares for bite-sized treats. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream never hurts either!

  • Author: Soraya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

Find it online: https://savorykitchenstories.com/strawberry-cheesecake-bars-recipe/