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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

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

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

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. 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
  1. 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
  2. Make the Cheesecake Layer
  3. 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
  1. 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
  2. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  3. 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.
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