Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars combine the nostalgic flavors of strawberry shortcake with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Featuring a buttery Strawberry Shortcake Oreo crust, a luscious strawberry-infused cheesecake filling, and crunchy cookie crumbles on top, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and indulgent!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
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20 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo cookies
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
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12 large strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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12 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo cookies, divided
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Crush 20 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
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Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
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Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Blend the strawberries into a smooth puree. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
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Fold in the strawberry puree until evenly mixed.
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Crush 6 Strawberry Shortcake Oreos and fold them into the batter.
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Assemble & Bake
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Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
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Crumble the remaining 6 Strawberry Shortcake Oreos over the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is just set.
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Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Serve & Enjoy!
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Once chilled, cut into bars and serve.
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Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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Notes
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Use fresh or frozen strawberries for the best flavor.
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For a firmer cheesecake texture, chill overnight before serving.
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If you can’t find Strawberry Shortcake Oreos, substitute with Golden Oreos and add ½ teaspoon of strawberry extract to the filling.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg