✨ Introduction
These bars are the best of both worlds: creamy cheesecake meets nostalgic strawberry shortcake! With a buttery crust, velvety filling, fruity topping, and that signature strawberry crunch crumble — they’re everything you love in one bite-sized square. Perfect for parties, holidays, or late-night cravings! ❤️
📋 Prep Time: 25 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 4 hours
⏱️ Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 bars
🔥 Calories per Serving: 310 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Crust:
- 🍪 2 cups crushed golden Oreos (or graham crackers)
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
➤ For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 🧀 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍶 1/2 cup sour cream
- 🥚 2 large eggs
➤ For the Strawberry Topping:
- 🍓 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
➤ For the Crunch Topping:
- 🍓 15 golden Oreos
- 🍓 10 freeze-dried strawberries (or 2 tbsp strawberry Jell-O powder)
- 🧈 3 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9×13″ baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Mix crushed Oreos 🍪 with melted butter 🧈 and press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese 🧀 with sugar 🍬 until smooth. Add eggs 🥚 one at a time, then mix in vanilla 🥄 and sour cream 🍶. Pour over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
3️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is just set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. ❄️
4️⃣ Add the Strawberry Layer:
Spread the strawberry pie filling 🍓 evenly over the chilled cheesecake layer.
5️⃣ Make the Crunch Topping:
In a food processor, pulse together golden Oreos 🍪 and freeze-dried strawberries 🍓 (or strawberry Jell-O). Add melted butter 🧈 and pulse again. Sprinkle generously over the top of the bars.
6️⃣ Slice and Serve:
Cut into squares using a hot knife for clean edges. Store leftovers covered in the fridge.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A combo of cheesecake and strawberry shortcake? Yes please! 🍓
- That strawberry crunch topping is so nostalgic! 💕
- Great for make-ahead desserts — they chill beautifully! ❄️
- Sliceable, portable, and shareable! 🎉
🔥 Helpful Tips
- For the crunch topping, strawberry Jell-O powder is a great shortcut if you don’t have freeze-dried strawberries.
- Use parchment or foil to lift the whole cheesecake out for easier cutting.
- Let bars come to room temp for 10 minutes before slicing — they’ll cut cleaner! ✂️
- Want extra creaminess? Add a layer of whipped topping between the cheesecake and strawberry layer! 🤍
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