Ingredients
These strawberry cheesecake bars combine a tender, buttery crust with an airy, lightly sweetened cheesecake layer and a vibrant strawberry swirl. The ingredients below are organized exactly as needed so you can move smoothly from crust to filling to finishing glaze.
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (170 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of fine sea salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (450 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional, enhances fruit notes)
For the Strawberry Swirl & Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups (210 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped (divided)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for glaze thickening)
