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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake Bars That You'll Love

These Strawberry Cheesecake Bars offer a creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries on a delightful crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with gluten-free crumbs if needed.
  • 0.5 cups Melted Butter Use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Can be adjusted or replaced with a sweetener of choice.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Opt for low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • 3 large Eggs Can be substituted with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Adjust to taste or substitute with a sugar alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use fresh vanilla beans for an elevated taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Feel free to substitute with other berries if desired.
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Can replace with granulated sugar as needed.
  • 0.25 cups Additional Melted Butter Use coconut oil for a dairy-free version.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar, then press into the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Blend cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth, then pour over the cooled crust.
  5. Evenly distribute diced fresh strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling.
  6. For the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, salt and melted butter until crumbly, then sprinkle over strawberries.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  8. Let cool for at least one hour, then refrigerate for an additional hour.
  9. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow frozen bars to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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