Strawberry shortcake cheesecake bars

Name: Strawberry shortcake cheesecake bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 140g) ground graham cracker crumbs; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120g) milk; 1 1/2 cups (195g) all purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 32 oz container strawberries, sliced; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 16 oz full fat cream cheese, room temp; 1 cup (110g) powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 oz white chocolate, melted

20 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:01:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories6493.4 kcal (325%)

Total Fat354.5 g (506%)

Carbs772.6 g (297%)

Sugars505.8 g (562%)

Protein80.9 g (162%)

Sodium3682.1 mg (184%)

Fiber28.2 g (101%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

Instructions

For the graham cracker crust

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line the bottom and all sides of an 8×8 baking dish.

Step 2

Mix together all of the crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes.

For the shortcake

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, mixing by hand or with an electric mixer, mix together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and lightened in color.

Step 6

Then mix in the egg and vanilla.

Step 7

Roughly mix in half of the dry ingredients, then the milk, then the rest of the dry ingredients.

Step 8

Spread the batter over the baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.

For the strawberries

Step 9

While the cake bakes, prep the strawberries. Cut the tops and slice the strawberries, then give them a good rinse.

Step 10

Transfer the berries to a large saucepan and add the sugar.

Step 11

Place over medium-low heat for gas or medium for electric and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 12

Then allow the strawberries to heat for about 5 minutes or until bright red, slightly tender, and glossy.

Step 13

Transfer the berries into a heat safe dish and store in the fridge.

For the cheesecake

Step 14

When the cake has cooled, make the cheesecake layer.

Step 15

Mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar either by hand or with an electric mixer.

Step 16

Then mix in the vanilla, followed by the melted white chocolate. To melt, heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth.

Step 17

Spread the cheesecake over the cooled cake and create deep swirls all over the surface. These swirls will create little cavities for the strawberries and juices to sit.

Step 18

Chill the cheesecake bars for at least 2 hours or until set. It can also chill overnight.

Step 19

To serve, remove the bars from the pan and slice into 9 squares.

Step 20

Spoon a hefty amount of strawberries over a slice and enjoy!