Description
Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious treat with a creamy cheesecake layer and a fruity strawberry swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper for easy removal.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped strawberries, strawberry jam, and lemon juice. Cook until slightly thickened, then allow the mixture to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create the crust layer.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the remaining vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layer.
- Spoon the cooled strawberry mixture over the cheesecake filling and gently swirl using a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg