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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Everyone Loves

These Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are the perfect summer dessert, combining a crunchy crust with a creamy cheesecake filling bursting with fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Use Neufchâtel for lower-fat alternative
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Diced; can mix with blueberries or raspberries
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar Preferably for the crumble topping
  • 1/4 cup Butter Dairy-free butter can be used for a vegan option

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Fork
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until creamy. Spread over the cooled crust.
  4. Dice fresh strawberries and sprinkle evenly over the cheesecake filling.
  5. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Let cool on a rack for an hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, chill overnight. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.

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