Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bars, featuring fresh strawberries, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a crunchy topping, all perfectly layered on a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup strawberry crunch topping (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Make the Graham Cracker Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Create the Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream until combined for a light and fluffy texture.
- Spread the Cheesecake Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust and layer with sliced strawberries.
- Add the Crunch: Top with strawberry crunch topping for the perfect crunchy finish.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
For firmer bars, chill longer than 2 hours. Use softened cream cheese for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg