Description
Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars that combine sweet strawberries with a rich creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough firmly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the 1/2 cup sugar, the egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until completely smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the dough and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the dish before slicing into squares.
Notes
For best results, let the bars cool completely before cutting. Variations include adding different fruits or using gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: dessert, strawberry, cream cheese, bars, sweet treat