Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, where creamy cheesecake meets fresh strawberries atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a summer picnic, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The irresistible combination of sweet and tangy flavors ensures these bars will be a hit with everyone. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy schedules. Enjoy a slice chilled for the ultimate refreshing treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh diced strawberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Top the cheesecake layer with diced strawberries.
- For the crumble topping, whisk flour, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the strawberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely before chilling for at least one hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (64g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg