Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Print-Friendly Version)

Buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries unite for an irresistible treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 126 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 85 g unsalted butter, melted
03 - 50 g granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 454 g cream cheese, room temperature
05 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 67 g granulated sugar
07 - 5 ml vanilla extract
08 - 1.25 g kosher salt

→ Topping

09 - 332 g fresh strawberries, diced
10 - 94 g all-purpose flour
11 - 50 g light brown sugar, packed
12 - 1.25 g kosher salt
13 - 71 g unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 23×23 cm baking dish with parchment paper, covering sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until mixture resembles damp sand. Press firmly into bottom of prepared dish to form an even base.
03 - Beat cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt with a hand mixer until smooth and uniform. Spread evenly over crust.
04 - Distribute diced strawberries evenly across the cheesecake filling.
05 - Whisk flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until large crumbles form. Sprinkle evenly over strawberries.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is set with a slight jiggle.
07 - Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate an additional hour before slicing and serving chilled.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and dry between cuts.
02 - Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature for a smooth filling.
03 - Avoid overmixing to keep filling light and creamy.
04 - Store bars in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days.
05 - Use fresh, fully ripe strawberries for optimal flavor.