🍓🍰✨ STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE CHEESECAKE BARS (recipe below)
Indulge in these delicious Strawberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars, with layers of creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and a buttery crumble topping! 🍓🍰✨
📝 Ingredients:
For the Crust and Crumble Topping:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup old-fashioned oats
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
For the Strawberry Sauce (optional):
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
🧑🍳 Instructions:
Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust. Reserve the rest for the topping.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Assemble the Bars: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker mixture and oats over the top to form the crumble.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and the crumble is golden brown.
Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Make the Strawberry Sauce (optional): In a small saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it cool before serving.
Serve: Once chilled, slice the cheesecake bars into squares and serve with a drizzle of strawberry sauce if desired.
⏰ Time & Serving Info:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 12-16 bars
Enjoy these irresistible bars with a delightful mix of creamy cheesecake and strawberry crumble! 🍓🍰✨