Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a dreamy combination of buttery crumble, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet strawberry topping. These easy-to-make bars are the perfect handheld dessert for spring picnics, potlucks, or an indulgent snack with your coffee. They’re everything you love about cheesecake — without the fuss! Keywords: strawberry cheesecake bars, crumb cheesecake bars, fruity dessert bars, strawberry dessert squares, handheld cheesecake
Ingredients
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- For the Crust & Crumble Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (optional for texture)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crumb base/topping: In a bowl, mix flour, oats (if using), sugars, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Press the rest firmly into the pan.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix until creamy. Spread over crust layer.
- Make the strawberry layer: Toss chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Spread evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Add crumble topping: Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over the strawberries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is just set.
- Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Can substitute fresh strawberries with strawberry jam or frozen berries (no need to thaw fully).
- Add a handful of white chocolate chips or almonds to the topping for extra flair.
- Best served chilled, but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
