Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

cheesecake in the shape of a bar on parchment paper

4.85 from 13 votes

If you're a fan of cheesecake, you're going to love these simple Strawberry Cheesecake Bars! Made with a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling and topped with a simple strawberry compote, they're like classic cheesecake but even easier to whip up.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: cheesecake bars, strawberry cheesecake bars

Servings: bars

Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

for the crust:

12 graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter melted

for the cheesecake filling:

16 oz. plain cream cheese room temperature
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 egg
3 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

for the strawberry topping:

1 cup strawberries chopped
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper; set aside.
For the crust: Add graham crackers and sugar to your food processor and pulse for 20 seconds. Then, add the melted butter in through the top and continue pulsing until combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and use your hands to press the crust down into the pan.
For the strawberry topping: Next, add the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a small saucepan and bring them to a boil. Then, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 5-10 minutes, using a wooden spoon to help break down the strawberries; set aside to cool a bit.
For the cheesecake layer: Add the cream cheese, yogurt, egg, sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl and mix with a hand or stand mixer until smooth.
Scoop the cheesecake mixture out onto the graham cracker crust and smooth it out. Then, use a small spoon to dollop HALF of the strawberry compote overtop and swirl it around (NOTE: start with half, then add more if you'd like).
Place the pan in the oven and bake the bars for 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven and wait 15 minutes before transferring them to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow them to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

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Notes

*Calories are per bar and are an estimation

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