Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• TO BEGIN: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Make foil sling for 13 by 9-inch baking pan by folding 2 long sheets of aluminum foil; first sheet should be 13 inches wide and second sheet should be 9 inches wide. Lay sheets of foil in pan perpendicular to each other, with extra foil hanging over edges of pan. Push foil into corners and up sides of pan, smoothing foil flush to pan. Spray with vegetable oil spray.
• FOR THE CRUST: Process cracker pieces and sugar in food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add flour and salt and pulse to combine, about 2 pulses. Add melted butter and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened, about 10 pulses.
• Using your hands, press crumb mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Using bottom of dry measuring cup, firmly pack crust into pan. Bake until fragrant and beginning to brown around edges, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely. (Allowing to cool completely is very important to the end result.).
• FOR THE FILLING: In clean, dry processor bowl, process cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. With processor running, add eggs, one at a time, until just incorporated, about 30 seconds total. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add vanilla and process to combine, about 10 seconds. Pour cream cheese mixture over cooled crust. Bake until center is almost set but still jiggles slightly when pan is shaken, about 45 minutes.
• FOR THE TOPPING: Meanwhile, in clean, dry processor bowl, process 6 ounces strawberries and ½ cup sugar until pureed, about 30 seconds. Stir strawberry puree and sour cream in bowl until combined.
• Remove cheesecake from oven. Pour strawberry mixture over cheesecake (cheesecake layer should be completely covered). Return pan to oven and bake until topping is just set, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer pan to wire rack and let cheesecake cool completely, about 2 hours. Refrigerate until cold and set, at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Slice remaining 5 strawberries thin and gently toss with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in bowl. Using foil overhang, lift cheesecake out of pan. Cut into 24 squares. Garnish each square with 1 strawberry slice and serve.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE BARS

Steps:

• First, start with the strawberry filling.
• In a small pan, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch on medium high heat.
• While whisking, bring to a simmer.
• Once simmering, add strawberry Jell-O, whisk to combine.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly, then chill.
• Chop and hull 2 cups strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the shortbread crust-
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, milk or cream, and egg yolk.
• Add flour and mix until just combined (dough will be crumbly)
• Press into the bottom of a lined and greased 8x8 square pan or 8-9 in round pan.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
• Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
• To make the cream cheese layer beat cold heavy whipping cream in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• In a medium sized bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
• Carefully fold heavy whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture.
• Spread mixture over cooled shortbread crust.
• Assemble strawberries onto cream cheese layer, then pour glaze over strawberries.
• Chill for 30-1 hour then slice and serve! Enjoy!

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Cut cookie dough into 25 slices. Arrange side by side in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Pat together to close gaps. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are firm to the touch., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Spread preserves over warm crust. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture evenly over preserves., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Beat butter, cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl with mixer until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.
• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until blended. Add remaining egg; mix well.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; top with strawberries, then reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake 45 min. or until center is set and crumb topping is lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min. before cutting into bars.
• Garnish with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.

STRAWBERRY-CREAM CHEESE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with vegetable spray or non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and 1 egg; mix well.
• Press the mixture into bottom prepared pan.
• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with remaining eggs and sugar until mixture is smooth and well blended.
• Pour the mixture over cake mix batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until light brown on top.
• Cool, cut into bars and enjoy.