Description
Delightful strawberry cheesecake bars that combine creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- â…“ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups (332 g) freshly diced strawberries
- 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
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press it evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Add in the ⅓ cup granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Mix until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the Strawberries: Gently fold in the fresh diced strawberries into the cheesecake mixture.
- Prepare the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix together the flour, light brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheesecake filling.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the assembled dish for about 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow it to cool at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure that ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Do not skip refrigerating before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg