Crunchy Strawberry Squares (Printable Version)
Squares of smooth cheesecake with swirls of strawberry and a crumbly pink topping. Soft, sweet, and made for sharing at gatherings or anytime you want something special.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Ingredients
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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2 cups of crushed graham crackers
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1/4 cup of white sugar
→ Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons of vanilla
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24 ounces of softened cream cheese
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1 cup of sugar
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2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup of sour cream
→ Strawberry Swirl Mix
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1 cup of strawberry jam or pie filling
→ Strawberry Crunch Topping
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4 tablespoons of melted butter
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1 small (3 oz) box of strawberry gelatin mix
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20 crushed Golden Oreo cookies
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine the graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture into a 9x13 dish and stick it in the oven for 8 minutes. Cool it completely.
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Blend the cream cheese with the sugar until it’s smooth. Beat in the eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Spread the batter over the crust.
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Spoon the strawberry filling over the cheesecake batter. Swirl it with a knife or toothpick for a pretty pattern.
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Pop it in the oven for 40-45 minutes. The center should wiggle a bit when you tap it. Let it cool for half an hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or more.
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Toss together the crushed Oreos, gelatin mix, and melted butter. Sprinkle this over the top once the cheesecake is chilled.
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Cut into bite-sized squares and savor these creamy, crunchy strawberry squares!
# Notes:
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These bite-sized treats are a twist on those iconic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.
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It’s better to let this chill overnight before adding the crumbly topping.