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.
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.
Notes
- Prepare ahead of time for best results.
- Serve chilled for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Dessert, Summer Treat