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Strawberry Chia Cheesecake Bars

By Erin · February 6, 2017 · Updated August 28, 2019 · 14 Comments

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These Strawberry Chia Cheesecake Bars are made with a graham cracker crust and topped with cream cheese and a tasty strawberry chia seed compote. 

Strawberry Chia Cheesecake bars taste just like cheesecake and are topped with a sweet strawberry chia compote!

I gotta be honest, Miguel and I don’t usually do something for Valentine’s Day. I also realize Valentine’s Day is still a week away, but I’m feeling the need to post these strawberry chia cheesecake bars today because they’re that good. 

Even though I’m not an avid sports watcher, I did watch the game last night and holy crap, talk about an upset (I mean, right?!). …unless you’re a Patriots fan, but I feel like there were approximately four people who actually wanted the Patriots to win. Sadly, I was upset for all of two minutes until I snapped out of it and reminded myself that I don’t truly care about sports. One thing I do care about? Lady Gaga. Did you see her performance? Please say yes! It was perfection—her voice, her dancing. LOVED IT. 

Ok I’m done. The other thing I love is dessert, which I blame completely on my mother, who taught me that dinner isn’t complete without some sort of dessert, even if it’s something small, like a cheesecake bar. 

Strawberry Chia Seed Compote | thealmondeater.com

Cheesecake bars that taste just like cheesecake and are topped with a tasty strawberry chia seed compote! | thealmondeater.com

Another thing my mom taught me is that graham cracker crusts are the best crusts (helloooooo butter+sugar), so that’s where I started with these bars. Graham cracker crust topped with cream cheese, a little yogurt (I don’t know… it’s like I was trying to make these healthy by including one healthy ingredient….. merp) and vanilla bean and then that’s topped with a strawberry chia compote. …again with the healthy ingredient being chia seeds. 

These cheesecake bars are in no way healthy, but they are sweet and will make your significant other happy. Miguel was obsessed with these bars and we both ate them up in no time (embarassingggggggggg). 

Cheesecake bars that taste just like cheesecake and are topped with a tasty strawberry chia seed compote!

These bars are soft, chewy, taste just like cheesecake, topped with a fruity compote which adds a great flavor and texture to the bars, and are made with the best crust ever. Great flavor and texture=the best kind of dessert. 

If your’e looking for something quick and easy to whip up for Valentine’s Day, or any occasion really, these cheesecake bars are it! 

Strawberry Chia Cheesecake Bars

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9 or 16 bars
Author: The Almond Eater

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 12 graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • For the bars:
  • 16 oz. plain cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 vanilla bean*
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp cane sugar
  • For the compote:
  • 1 cup strawberries chopped
  • 2 tbsp orange juice OR lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Line an 8x8 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they're completely crushed; add sugar and butter to processor and pulse until everything's combined.
  • Use a spatula to remove graham crackers from processor and into the 8x8 dish, pressing down on it so the crust is even.
  • Next, make the compote by adding all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and bringing them a a boil, once boiling, reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, using a wooden spoon or other kitchen tool to break down the strawberries even more. It's better to have small strawberry pieces than larger chunks, if possible.
  • While compote is being made, make the cheesecake. Use an electric mixer to combine cream cheese and yogurt; then, add egg, vanilla and sugar and whisk until smooth.
  • Add cheesecake mixture on top of graham cracker layer, again using a spatula or spoon to smooth mixture on top.
  • Once compote is done, remove from heat and pour overtop of cheesecake. Be careful! You'll probably only need to pour half or 3/4 of the mixture, and you can save the rest for another time/or to add on top before serving the bars.
  • Place baking pan in the oven and bake bars for 30 minutes or until cheesecake has set.
  • Remove from oven, wait 10 minutes or so until cutting and enjoying!

Notes

Serving size depends on how large/small you cut the bars.
*The vanilla bean is optional. I think it adds a nice flavor to the cream cheese layer, but if you can't find vanilla bean and/or don't feel like making a special trip to the store, these bars will still taste great without it.

 Strawberry Chia Cheesecake Bars that taste JUST like cheesecake and are topped with a tasty strawberry chia seed compote!

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  1. AvatarJulia Mueller says

    February 7, 2017 at 11:51 am

    The boyfriend and I don’t make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day either…we typically give each other a doe-eyed glance and call it good, lol! The Super Bowl was cuh-raaaayzee! I don’t really follow football, but I do watch the SB every year, and that was one entertaining game!

    These cheesecake bars?! I want to do unspeakable things to them. ‘Nuff said 😉

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:56 am

      It WAS a really good game (coming from someone who hardly watches football). I love your v-day plans haha that’s us too. Maybe dinner before or after (NEVER on v-day because restaurants are crazy) as an excuse to go to dinner.

      Reply
  2. AvatarSarah | Well and Full says

    February 7, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Oh snap these cheesecake bars look amazing!! TBH, I’d rather have cheesecake in bar form… it’s easier to eat and more fun-sized! 😉

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:55 am

      I agree!

      Reply
  3. AvatarMarina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    Gaga SLAYED. I love her so much! Also I love these bars so much. That’s all. 😉

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:54 am

      SHE WAS AMAZING I loved it.

      Reply
  4. AvatarAllyson (Considering The Radish) says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I’m not really into football, but I was waaaayyy stressed watching the end of that game. If I had thought to make cheesecake bars (and I wish I had now) I would have been stress eating them for the last 20 minutes. But Gaga was incredible. I truly didn’t expect it would be that good. Also chia in cheesecake? I like how you think.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:54 am

      I was the same way! Didn’t really watch the first half and then come the second half I was like whoaaa wait this is actually an exciting game.

      Reply
  5. AvatarKelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:30 am

    These look awesome! I love cheesecake, but haven’t had it in a while. Lady Gaga was awesome last night! Made up for having to watch the first half of that game lol.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Hahah right?!

      Reply
  6. AvatarBethany @ athletic avocado says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:28 am

    graham crackers make the BEST CRUST! These cheesecake bars are simply beautiful and look so yummy! Cheesecake _ strawberries is such an amazing combo 🙂

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Graham cracker crust=favorite!

      Reply
  7. AvatarLaura (Untwisted Vintage) says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:32 am

    These look delicious. The yogurt addition sounds like a great choice. I imagine it gives them a little more zip. Yes, Gaga’s performance was amazing last night! I basically watch for the half-time performance, commercials (which were kind of blah), and an excuse to eat lots of snacks. Lady Gaga delivered such a dramatic performance.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:52 am

      She’s always amazing, so I expected nothing less. I was happy to see most people felt the same way.

      Reply

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