Description
Indulge in the creamy bliss of Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances rich cheesecake filling with juicy strawberries atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. Ideal for any gathering—from summer picnics to birthday celebrations—these bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. With their luscious flavor and make-ahead convenience, they’re sure to become a favorite go-to treat. Customize them by swapping in your favorite fruits for a personal touch. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these heavenly squares today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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 firmly into the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Top with freshly diced strawberries.
- For the crumble topping, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter in another bowl; sprinkle over strawberries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg