Description
Portionable cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cheesecake filling, and vibrant strawberry topping. A forgiving recipe for nostalgic flavor with modern convenience.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
â…“ cup granulated sugar
2 cups freshly diced strawberries, stems removed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch metal baking dish with parchment paper
For the crust, combine graham crumb, melted butter, and white sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the prepared pan and spread evenly
For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour until smooth. Spread over the crust
Top with fresh strawberries, gently pressing into the filling
Mix flour, brown sugar, additional salt, and melted butter to form a crumble topping. Sprinkle over the strawberries
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely before cutting into bars
Notes
Use a metal pan for even baking. Avoid glass/ceramic dishes to prevent over-browning. Fresh strawberries ensure crisp texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best served at room temperature
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg