Description
These Strawberry Blueberry Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling and vibrant mixed fruit. Simplified for a bar format, they’re perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare without a water bath. A balance of textures and flavors makes these halal-friendly, festive dessert bars ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full graham crackers)
¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla essence
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries, halved
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Press the crust evenly into a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, eggs, and non-alcoholic vanilla essence until smooth and well combined.
Spread the filling over the cooled crust, then gently press the sliced strawberries and blueberries into the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly browned. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature.
Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
Ensure graham cracker crumbs are fresh for the best texture.
Use room-temperature eggs and softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Non-alcoholic vanilla essence replaces traditional alcohol content for halal compliance.
Fresh berries work best, but frozen berries (thawed and dried) are a suitable alternative.
After cooling, the bars will firm up if refrigerated, making cutting easier. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg