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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Ania
These Strawberry Cheesecake Bars combine a creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries. It has a buttery golden Oreo base, a baked cheesecake layer, and a simple homemade strawberry sauce. These cheesecake bars are packed with delicious strawberry flavour!
4.50 from 18 votes

Ingredients
 
 

Graham Cracker Base

Strawberry Sauce

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries washed & sliced in halves/quarters
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp water

Cheesecake

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • Golden Oreos topping

Instructions
 

For the Base

  • Process Golden Oreos into fine crumbs. Add to a small bowl along with melted butter and mix until the crumbs are fully coated.
    2 cups Golden Oreos, 6 tbsp butter
  • Transfer into a lined 8x8 inch square pan and press down to compact using a flat surface.

Strawberry Sauce

  • Cut strawberries into quarters. Pour strawberries into a saucepan over medium heat. If using frozen berries, thaw first and drain the liquid before adding into the saucepan. Add lemon juice, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Mix.
    3 cups fresh strawberries, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tbsp water
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes. Make sure to stir while it simmers every few minutes. The sauce will be ready once the strawberries have shrunk and the mixture has thickened. Do not keep on the heat for longer than 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. As it thicken as it cools.

For the Cheesecake

  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese on high for 2 minutes. Add in the white sugar and continue beating for another 1-2 minutes.
    16 oz cream cheese, 1/3 cup white sugar
  • Add in the sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Lower to a medium speed and continue mixing until everything is smooth. Scrape the bowl when needed.
    1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp vanilla
  • Keeping the mixer on low, add in one egg. Allow it to mix in and then add the second egg.
    2 eggs
  • Pour the cheesecake batter onto the crust. Bake at 325°F for 45-50 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the outside is a light golden brown colour.
  • Pop the oven door open slightly and allow all the hot air to escape before removing from the oven and placing on the counter.
  • Once the strawberry sauce is at room temperature, pour on top of the cheesecake and spread evenly. Allow the cheesecake to get to room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill overnight. Slice, add extra Oreo pieces on top, and enjoy! Keep cold.
    Golden Oreos

Notes

*You may also use 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs as a substitute.