Go Back
–+ servings
Strawberry Pie Bars

Delicious Strawberry Pie Bars with Creamy Cheesecake Layer

These Strawberry Pie Bars combine rich cheesecake with fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 648

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup butter melted
Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling
  • 3 cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
Oatmeal Crumble
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter

Equipment

  • 9-inch × 9-inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix well.
  3. Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it into an even layer. Bake for 8 minutes.
  4. While the crust is baking, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a medium saucepan, add strawberries and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat until the strawberries burst and juice forms, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Mix the brown sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl, then stir into the strawberry mixture, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  7. To make the oatmeal crumble, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until it resembles tiny pebbles.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Top with the strawberry filling, then sprinkle the oatmeal crumble on top.
  2. Bake for 50 to 70 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  3. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 to 60 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 7gFat: 33gSodium: 466mgFiber: 3gSugar: 64g

Notes

Customize the filling by adding different berries or chocolate chips for a unique twist.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!