Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; ⅓ 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

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
⅓ 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

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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