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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Made Easy

Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a perfect blend of creamy filling and strawberries atop a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Coconut oil works as a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using coconut sugar for a less refined alternative.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Make sure it’s softened for better mixing.
  • 2 large Eggs Go for free-range or organic eggs for the best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can provide an even richer taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt No substitutions needed here.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Thawed and drained frozen strawberries work too.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a good alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Use white sugar instead if needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until it resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until creamy.
  4. Carefully dice fresh strawberries and scatter them evenly over the cheesecake layer, pressing gently into the filling.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the strawberries and bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
  7. Allow the dish to cool completely for one hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight and serve chilled. Customize with various fruits and toppings as desired.

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