Strawberry Cheesecake Bars: Indulge in Creamy Bliss!
Indulge in these creamy and fruity strawberry cheesecake bars that are irresistibly elegant and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (+ chilling)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 250 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
- 120 g unsalted butter, melted
- 500 g cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 g fresh strawberries, sliced (plus extra for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form the crust. Chill for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Stir in cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in sliced strawberries carefully.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Cool completely, then chill for at least 3 hours. Slice into bars and top with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the cleanest slices.
- Add strawberry sauce or berry coulis for extra flavor.
- Perfect with coffee or afternoon tea.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for a silky texture.
- Don’t overmix to avoid cracks.
- Chill fully before slicing for sharp edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg