Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars

Immerse yourself in the luscious layers of the Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars, where the classic strawberry cheesecake meets the playful crunch of Oreo crust. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors – the tangy sweetness of strawberries harmoniously melding with the rich, creamy cheesecake, all cradled in a crisp, buttery cookie base.

Ingredients:

• Cookie Crust:
  • 20 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Cookies
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
  • 12 large strawberries
  • 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Cookies, divided

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, overhanging on two sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Blend 20 Oreo Cookies into crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into the baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
• Puree strawberries. Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Mix in strawberry puree.
• Pour batter over crust, crumble 8 Oreo Cookies on top, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
• Cool completely, chill for two hours, crumble remaining cookies on top, and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes | Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 9 servings