Description
Delicious strawberry cheesecake bars with a rich fudgy brownie crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in granulated sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and lemon juice.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Top with additional strawberries before serving for garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Fudgy Brownie Crust, Dessert Recipe