Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with a crumbly biscuit base and a nostalgic strawberry shortcake crumb topping. The perfect dessert that’s easy to make and packed with flavor! A must-try treat for any cheesecake or strawberry lover
Ingredients
Scale
- Strawberry Compote:
- 1 ½ cups (200g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (5g) corn starch
- 2 tsp (10ml) lemon juice
- Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup (71g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (42g) melted salted butter
- 1 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (170g) digestive biscuit crumbs
- 2 tbsp (30g) packed dark brown sugar
- 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 block (250g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 oz (56ml) white chocolate, melted
- ⅔ cup (160ml) chilled strawberry compote
- 2 tsp (6g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Make the strawberry compote by cooking the strawberries with sugar for 3 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool and refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crumb topping ingredients, bake for 15 minutes, and add strawberry powder once cooled.
- For the crust, mix biscuit crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press into the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg, white chocolate, compote, and flour.
- Pour filling over crust, bake for 20-25 minutes, add the crumb topping, then bake 3 more minutes.
- Chill for 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries add that signature nostalgic flavor!
- Make sure the bars are fully chilled before slicing for the perfect texture.
- Save extra crumbs for an extra sprinkle before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg