Strawberry Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Crumb Bars, balancing creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry flavor in a buttery crumb crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Make the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cool the crust slightly while preparing the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and cornstarch.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Slice the bars and serve with extra strawberries or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Feel free to adjust sweetness and try different fruits for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, dessert, summer, bars