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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars Recipe Guide

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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, a golden Oreo crust, real strawberries, and a strawberry crumble topping for the ultimate dessert bar experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupscrushed golden Oreos
  • 5 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
  • 2(8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 2large eggs
  • 1/4 cupsour cream
  • 1 cupdiced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cupstrawberry preserves
  • 1/2 cupcrushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cupcrushed vanilla wafers
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted (for crumble)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs on the sides.
  2. In a bowl, mix crushed golden Oreos with melted butter. Press into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 8 minutes and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust evenly.
  5. Gently swirl in the strawberry preserves and fold in the diced strawberries.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed vanilla wafers, and melted butter to create a crumble topping. Sprinkle over the cheesecake layer.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and top is lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sandwich cookies and wafers.
Ensure bars are fully chilled before slicing for clean edges.
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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