Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake bars with juicy fresh strawberries, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a sweet crumble topping—perfect for summer gatherings and festive desserts.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages cream cheese (16 ounces total)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups freshly diced strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Crumble Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined, then press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
3. Beat the cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
4. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust.
5. Scatter the diced strawberries evenly over the cheesecake layer.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, kosher salt, and melted butter until crumbly, then sprinkle the crumble topping over the strawberries.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bars are set.
8. Cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars are best served chilled for the cleanest slices and best texture.
Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and appearance.
Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or holiday dessert trays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg