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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a graham crust, strawberry layer and a crunchy strawberry crumb topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1 cup crushed golden sandwich cookies
  • 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9 by 13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix the graham crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into the pan and bake 8 minutes.
  3. Beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 28 to 30 minutes until the center is barely set. Cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  5. Spread with the strawberry preserves and top with the crushed cookies and strawberries.

Notes

Add the crunch topping just before serving so it stays crisp.