Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars: A Must-Try Treat!
Fruity, creamy, sweet and absolutely addictive Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Whole strawberries and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into an 8×8 inch lined baking pan. Bake 10 mins. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Pour over crust and bake 25–30 mins. Cool completely and chill 3 hours.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Cook chopped berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thick. Cool.
- Top cheesecake with strawberry sauce. Garnish with whole berries and powdered sugar. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Drizzle with extra berry coulis or lemon zest.
- Pair with Greek yogurt or coconut whip for a lighter treat.
- For a gluten-free option, use GF biscuits in the base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg