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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Easy homemade strawberry cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and crumb topping. A sweet, from-scratch treat everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 9 Servings

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 12 sheets graham crackers broken into crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 ounces unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries diced

Crumb Topping

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an oven to 350° F and line a 9x9 glass baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 ounces of melted butter, ¼ cup sugar, and pinch of cinnamon (if using). Stir until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the ⅓ cup sugar, eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the diced strawberries in an even layer over the top.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 cup of flour, ½ cup of brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the strawberries. Break up any large clumps.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
  • Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1½ to 2 hours before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temp to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Chill Time is Key: Don’t skip the chill time. It’s what helps the bars fully set and gives that classic cheesecake texture.
  • Cutting Clean Bars: Use a sharp knife, and wipe it clean between cuts for those pretty, bakery-style squares.
Keyword cheesecake, strawberry dessert
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