Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Say hello to dessert paradise with our Strawberry Cheesecake Bars! Creamy cheesecake, strawberry crisp, and a buttery cookie crust make them the ultimate dessert for every occasion.

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• Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
• Why You'll Love This Recipe 
• Main Ingredients 
• How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Bars 
• Storage Recommendations 
• Tips and Tricks 
• FAQs 
• Cheesecake Love
• Other Delicious Cheesecake Recipes
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Who doesn't love cheesecake? After all, it is a dreamy and decadent dessert. However, the downside is that preparing, baking, and chilling takes a lot of time.

That's why I prefer making cheesecake bars. They are easy to make and offer endless possibilities for flavors. A few of our favorites are rainbow, chocolate, and lemon.

I absolutely love strawberries, especially during the spring season. This simple bar recipe combines cream cheese and strawberry pie filling in one pan. 

We made these strawberry crumble bars for our Easter dinner, and they were a huge hit. Everyone agrees that this cream cheese dessert with the strawberry topping and crunchy oatmeal crumble is a must-try.

Why You'll Love This Recipe 

Thanks to the easy-to-make, simple layers, this dessert tastes like a traditional cheesecake without all the effort. Trust me, you will fall head over heels for this strawberry dessert!

• Bars have a shorter baking time compared to a full-size cheesecake.
• They look fancy, but they are actually easy to make.
• The best thing is that this recipe does NOT need special pans, tools, or water baths.
• Easy cream cheese bars are the perfect dessert for parties, picnics, and potlucks.

Main Ingredients 

These strawberry cheesecake bars are incredibly simple to make and require only a handful of ingredients.

• Oreo Cookie Crust - Crush the entire cookie, including the cream, to create crumbs. Mix the crumbs with melted unsalted butter to form a sweet crust.
• Cream Cheese - For the best flavor, use full-fat cream cheese. Set the blocks out ahead of time so they are softened.
• Sugars - You will need powdered sugar for the filling and brown sugar for the oat crumble.
• Plain Greek Yogurt - This gives a tang to the filling. Sour cream is a great substitute.
• Eggs - Let eggs and cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and cracks in the filling.
• Strawberry Pie Filling - Use one can from the store or make a homemade version.
• Crumble Topping - Combining old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and melted butter creates a delicious oatmeal crumble topping.

How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Bars 

Follow our basic steps and see how easy it is to make this strawberry cheesecake bar recipe in minutes. The hardest part is waiting for the cream cheese to chill so you can dig in.

1. Make the cookie crust. Pulse the cookies in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Stir together the cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
2. Prepare the cheesecake filling. Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Add the yogurt and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Mix in the eggs, one at a time.
3. Make the crisp topping. In a small bowl, mix the oats and sugar. Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter until crumbly.
4. Assemble and bake. Pour the cream cheese filling onto the prepared crust. Drop spoonfuls of pie filling onto the top, then swirl with a butter knife. Sprinkle the oat mixture on top in an even layer, then place the pan in a preheated oven to bake.

Storage Recommendations 

In the Refrigerator: Place leftovers in a covered, airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

In the Freezer: To freeze cheesecake, wrap it in plastic wrap, put it in a freezer bag, and then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips and Tricks 

• Let the cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream sit at room temperature for a bit before you start mixing. This will allow them to give you a smooth, silky batter.
• Change up the crust. Make a graham cracker crust with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press the mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper.
• Mix it up, but not too much! Once everything's in the bowl, mix until it's just combined. Overmixing can lead to a sad and cracked cheesecake.
• Are you feeling adventurous? Swap out the strawberry pie filling for your favorite fruit filling, such as blueberry, cherry, or blackberry.
• Give the cheesecake bars plenty of time to cool completely in the fridge before you dive in with a knife (or a fork).
• Dip your knife in hot water, then wipe it between each cut for ultra-clean slices. This helps prevent the knife from sticking to the cream cheese, making each slice picture-perfect.
• Garnish each bar with a little whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a little extra pizzazz.

FAQs 

Other Delicious Cheesecake Recipes

• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies
• Oreo Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
• Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars
• Coconut Cheesecake Brownies
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
• Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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This post was first published in May 2012. It was updated and then republished in May 2024.

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