Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are dessert bars with a cheesecake filling layered fresh strawberries over a graham cracker crust and topped with a crumble topping. All three layers give you a sweet treat in every bite, perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs, about 10-12 crushed graham cracker sheets
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 /4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, including up the sides.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Mix until it resembles wet sand. Press into the lined baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crust.
4. Top with diced strawberries.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until a crumbly dough forms.
6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the strawberries.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set.
8. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely (about 1 hour). Then, transfer to the refrigerator until chilled, another hour. Serve chilled.