Description
These Strawberry Crunch Bars are the ultimate fruity dessert bars, layering buttery graham cracker crust, tangy cream cheese, juicy strawberries, and a golden crumble topping. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or sweet snack for spring and summer gatherings, they’re crowd-pleasers that store beautifully and taste even better the next day. If you’re on the hunt for new breakfast ideas, party treats, or food ideas for potlucks, this easy recipe deserves a spot in your rotation.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
½ cup strawberry jam
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
½ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Press firmly into the dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add ½ cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until creamy. Pour over cooled crust.
4. In a separate bowl, mix strawberries and strawberry jam. Spread evenly over the cheesecake layer.
5. For the topping, combine flour, brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over the strawberry layer.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and center is set.
7. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
For the best clean slices, chill thoroughly and use a sharp knife dipped in warm water.
Swap the graham crust with crushed vanilla wafers for a different twist.
Let bars sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Bars, easy dessert, fruity bars, cheesecake bars