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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
5 from 6 votes

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

These Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are simple to make and the strawberry jam in the middle is beyond amazing!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
39 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 584 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shortbread
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
Cheesecake
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup strawberry jam divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Sprinkles festive
  • 1/4 cup M&M's strawberry flavor

Instructions

Shortbread
    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Spray a 8x8 square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Leave an overhang of parchment paper on two sides of the pan for handles to remove the bars later on.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the vanilla and flour and mix until a sandy blend forms. It form a dough ball, but if you grab up the mixture and press it together it will combine and form a ball.
  4. Dump shortbread mixture into the prepared pan and press until the shortbread is packed into the pan and even.
  5. Place into the oven and let it bake for 17 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Set aside and let cool while you make the cheesecake topping.
  6. Reduce the heat of the oven to 325 degrees.
Cheesecake
  1. Add 1/2 a cup of strawberry jam into the mixing bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to loosen it up.
  2. Stir the jam to help break it up.
  3. Add the cream cheese in with the jam. Mix with a hand mixer on medium until combined.
  4. Add in the sugar, vanilla and egg. Mix until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
  5. Stir in the festive sprinkles.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup of strawberry jam on top of the partially cooked shortbread. Be sure to go to all of the edges and corners with it.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter on top jam and carefully spread to all the corners and edges.
  8. Place the M&M's® on top of the cheesecake batter. They will sink in slightly.
  9. Place into the 325 degree oven and bake for 20 - 22 minutes until the cheesecake is set.
  10. Let the bars come to room temperature on the counter. Place into the fridge to chill overnight.
  11. Cut and serve.

Notes

  • To store any leftover cheesecake bars, place in an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 584kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 265mg (11%) Potassium 107mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 1008IU (20%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 584

% Daily Value*

Calories 584kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 265mg 11%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 1008IU 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.