Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a perfect treat for summer gatherings and picnics. These bars feature a creamy cheesecake filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, beautifully topped with fresh strawberries. Not only do they impress with their presentation, but their rich yet refreshing flavor profile will have your guests coming back for more. Easy to prepare, these bars are ideal for both beginner and seasoned bakers looking to add a touch of elegance to their dessert offerings. Prepare them ahead of time and serve chilled for an irresistible sweet treat that’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the dish and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg