Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake Bars
Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of rich brownie and creamy cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a mixing bowl and stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add the eggs one at a time and mix after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Fold in sliced strawberries.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don't overmix the brownie batter. Chill bars before cutting for clean edges.