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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 bars

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat or 2%
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract **optional
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Strawberry Swirl

  • 1/3 cup strawberry jam

Struesal Crumble

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed

Instructions
 

Prepare the crust

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling.
    1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 5 tbsp unsalted butter

Make the Stuesal Layer

  • In a small bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or your hands until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Place in refriderator to stay firm until ready to sprinkle over bars.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Make the Cheesecake Layer
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and flour. Mix until well combined.
    8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Assemble Bars

  • Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crust. Spoon dollops of strawberry jam over the top and swirl it in with a knife or toothpick.
    1/3 cup strawberry jam
  • Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the crumble is golden brown. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Once fully chilled, slice into bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keyword cheesecake
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