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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Golden Oreo crust with creamy filling, and fresh strawberry sauce. An out-of-this-world, summer-time dessert.
I know you are going to love these; they are so perfect for Spring and Summer. I will be making these Strawberry Cheesecake Bars many, many more times to come! (I’m a little excited about them, yes?? LOL!)
HERE IS WHAT OUR READERS ARE SAYING:
“I made these for my husband and I tonight and we DIED!!!! Oh wow these were so good. The absolute BEST cheesecake layer. Next time I want to put more oreos into the crust. I can’t get enough of that golden oreo taste! Thanks for this recipe! I will be saving this one for sure!” – Jessica
They are relatively easy, too, so score (I LOVE easy desserts)! It’s a little time-consuming because everything is made from scratch, but that’s half the fun to me.
This is really an easy recipe, people always think that cheesecake bars are hard, but they are really actually pretty simple. I take advantage of strawberry season and whip up a batch every time I get.
I really love the addition of the Oreos, and it might be my favorite part, but I also can’t get enough of those juicy strawberries. Aren’t these easy strawberry cheesecake bars just gorgeous?!
These bars are so stinking tasty that I could eat one or a whole pan every single day. This is not a lie, I wish it were, but sadly it is not. HA!
I get a five star rating from EVERYONE I serve this to. This is one of our most requested desserts this time of year, so we always oblige.
We just can’t get enough of them, they are the perfect dessert, but I may be biased about that. Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a must make this season.
Some of my other favorite cheesecake desserts I have include Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake and Raspberry No Bake Cheesecake Bites.
Jump to:
- WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS:
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
- CAN I USE DIFFERENT FRUIT?
- CAN I USE LIGHT CREAM CHEESE?
- CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD?
- CAN I DOUBLE THE RECIPE?
- ANY SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS?
- HOW TO STORE:
- DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Golden Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Easy Recipe)
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Cheesecake Bars bake up quickly and take less time than your traditional cheesecake.
- The flavors, together with fresh strawberries in the sauce, are fantastic.
- The golden Oreos as a crust and a topping give it a creamy and crunchy texture that’s perfect.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Unsalted Butter
- Golden Oreos
- Strawberries
- Sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch
- Cream cheese, room temperature
- Sour cream
- Vanilla Extract
- Egg
- All-purpose flour
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 18 golden Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until it forms crumbs, add the melted butter and pulse again until the crumbs are covered in butter.
- Press crumbs into an 8-inch square pan lined with greased foil or parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, take out, and let cool on the counter.
- Combine strawberries in a saucepot with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until soft. You should stir this every few minutes.
- Combine lemon juice with cornstarch, stir into strawberry mixture, and simmer until thickened. Place strawberry mixture in blender and pulse until completely smooth*. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- Place cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, egg, and flour in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the Oreo crust and smooth out evenly.
- Pour the strawberry sauce on top of the creamy cheesecake filling. Bake strawberry cheesecake bars at 325°F for 36 minutes or until the cheesecake is just slightly jiggly in the very center.
- Take out of the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Crush the remaining Oreos and sprinkle on top, gently pushing into the bars. Let cool completely on the counter.
- Place in a fridge covered with plastic wrap and sit for at least 3 hours until cutting into squares.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
CAN I USE DIFFERENT FRUIT?
Absolutely, you can use other fruit, here are some suggestions:
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Peaches
CAN I USE LIGHT CREAM CHEESE?
Yes! Here is a trick for substituting light cream cheese:
All you have to do is add a little more flour to stabilize the filling. 3 extra tablespoons of flour to the layer of cheesecake should do the trick.
Using full-fat cream cheese helps the cheesecake to have a creamy texture, but light will still work.
CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD?
Yes, since this recipe needs to set up in the fridge for at least 3 hours, it makes the perfect make-ahead dessert.
CAN I DOUBLE THE RECIPE?
Yes, double the recipe as written and bake in a 9×13 baking dish, baking times will vary.
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS?
If you want, you can use graham crackers for the crust, make sure they are fine crumbs.
I think the Golden Oreos are perfect, but you can make this your own recipe.
Here are fun topping additions:
- Cool Whip
- Whipped cream
- Maple Syrup
- Brown sugar
- Oatmeal crumble
- Fresh berries
- Extra cookie crumbs of your choice
- Drizzle of white chocolate
HOW TO STORE:
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container or covered with aluminum foil for up to 5 days.
Best served and eaten cold.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Place leftovers in the freezer in a freezer-safe container.
To thaw, place the dish in the fridge overnight.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Make sure your cheesecake mixture is as smooth as possible when blending.
- The strawberry filling needs to be completely smooth, this will help it not sink into the cheesecake.
- You can easily double this recipe.
- These can be frozen, you can see my tips for that above.
- Make sure they are completely cooled before refrigeration.
- We like to use a sharp knife run under a little bit hot water and wiped off to make the perfect cut.
- Add 3 tablespoons more flour to the cheesecake layer if using light cream cheese.
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Golden Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
For the crust
- 3 Tbls unsalted butter melted
- 18 golden Oreos
For the strawberry sauce
- 1 & 1/2 Cup strawberries medium dice
- 1 Tbls granulated sugar
- 1 Tbls water
- 2 tsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
For the cheesecake filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/3 Cup sour cream
- 1/3 Cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the topping
- 8 golden Oreos crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 18 golden Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until it forms crumbs, add the melted butter and pulse again until the crumbs are covered in butter.18 golden Oreos, 3 Tbls unsalted butter
- Press crumbs into an 8-inch baking pan lined with greased foil or parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, take out, and let cool on the counter.
- Place strawberries in a saucepot with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until soft. You should stir this every few minutes.1 & 1/2 Cup strawberries, 1 Tbls granulated sugar, 1 Tbls water
- Combine lemon juice with cornstarch, stir into strawberry mixture, and simmer until thickened. Place strawberry mixture in blender and pulse until completely smooth*. Place in a bowl and set aside.2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- Place cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, egg, and flour in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the Oreo crust and smooth out evenly.8 oz cream cheese, 1/3 Cup sour cream, 1/3 Cup sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pour the strawberry sauce on top of the creamy cheesecake filling. Bake strawberry cheesecake bars at 325°F for 36 minutes or until the cheesecake is just slightly jiggly in the very center.
- Take out of the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Crush the remaining Oreos and sprinkle on top, gently pushing into the bars. Let cool completely on the counter.8 golden Oreos
- Place in a fridge covered with plastic wrap and sit for at least 3 hours until cutting into squares.
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Notes
- Make sure your cheesecake mixture is as smooth as possible when blending.
- The strawberry sauce needs to be completely smooth, this will help it not sink into the cheesecake.
- You can easily double this recipe.
- These can be frozen, you can see my tips for that above.
- Make sure they are completely cooled before refrigeration.
- We like to use a sharp knife run under hot water and wiped off to make the perfect cut.
- Add 3 tablespoons more flour to the cheesecake layer if using light cream cheese.
Nutrition
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This recipe is one of the best I’ve seen! Your pictures are gorgeous! I seriously can’t wait to try this out. I think I shared this post just about everywhere. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great weekend 🙂
Elena
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Thanks sooo much, this made my day!!
This looks amazing. I will be trying this very soon! I would love for you to share this at my Friday T.G.I.F. Linky Party. Have a great weekend!
The minute I saw these, I had to comment. I have a pretty good idea of what these would taste like in my head right now, and I am thinking they would be delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!!
These look sooo good! My husband loves Golden Oreos, I will have to make these for him Thank you for sharing at Pinworthy Projects Party.
G’day! Looks great and have very fond childhood memories of Oreos!
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Cheers! Joanne
Oh man, I’d eat half this pan in one sitting!
Okay, now THAT is gorgeous!
What a fun recipe and it looks cool too. Thanks so much for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
We love cheesecake over here in my house and these look simply delicious! The perfect summer dessert 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I pinned this yesterday – it looks DIVINE!
That looks delicious!
Wow! These look amazing! I’m going to have to try them 🙂
These look so good!
My mom just bought my husband a food processor for his birthday, and now I can’t wait to use it!! So many recipes, so little time!
Now way!!! Fresh strawberries, homemade crust? Sign me up!!! 🙂
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Stopping by from Momma Lew: Pin it Party. Looks delicious,,,pinned!
I will definitely be making these now that strawberries are so available. Pinned!
I just love those yummy vanilla oreos. The flavor is just…delightful, as looks this recipe!! Thanks for another great post!
These look simply amazing! Love love golden oreos!
Dana, these look amazing!!
This looks amazing! My kids would go CRAZY for these!
This looks fantastic! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!
These look so delicious. I can’t wait to give them a try – I’m not a fan of chocolate oreos anymore (but I luv chocolate) though I like the vanilla oreos, it must be just time for a change in flavors. I know my grandson will love this too. Pinned/shared.
Joane
My kids would totally love these! Your photography is gorgeous! Pinning!
My mouth is watering! I am so making this for my next carry in at work! (which is thins month) 🙂
Dana these look amazing! Pinning and featuring your tasty post at this weeks Tasty Tuesdays! I can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Cathy
APeekIntoMyParadise.com
Found these over at TAsty Tuesdays!! Love them!! Golden Oreos are my favorite! 🙂
I made these for my husband and I tonight and we DIED!!!! Oh wow these were so good. The absolute BEST cheesecake layer. Next time I want to put more oreos into the crust. I can’t get enough of that golden oreo taste! Thanks for this recipe! I will be saving this one for sure!
YAY, I’m so glad they came out good for you, thanks so much for coming back to let us know!
What is meant by 11/4 cup strawberries?
1 Cup plus 1/4 Cup of fresh strawberries at a medium sized dice.
these turned out fantastic!
These look wonderful! I am going to have to try them. Thanks for sharing!
Can you use vanilla with the cornstarch instead of lemon juice ?
Yes! Definitely.
Looks delicious – hope to try it. My only question is, if you only use half the strawberry sauce why not cut the ingredients in half in the first place and only make half? Seems to make sense to me.
Very true, go for it! Thanks for the suggestion.
That looks so yummy! This is one of those times I wish I wasn’t vegan! I’d be all over that!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
These would be dangerous to make, only because I’d probably eat every last one of them… Yikes!
Looks really good.
Do you have any idea how many calories per serving for these great looking bars? I’m counting calories and world really appreciate knowing.
Thanks!
Sorry I do not know nutrition facts for any of my recipes! I am not a nutritionist and would not want to give out any wrong information. I would say eat them on your cheat day and in moderation. Thanks!
Oh my this looks incredible! Im going to pin this to make for my kids over Summer break!
Oh my gosh this looks amazing! Pinning!
I’m a new reader from the Get Real link-up! 🙂
I love making cheesecake but it can take some time to make, but this looks like such a good and easy recipe.. love the colors and picture..
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Pinned! I can’t pass up any cheesecake, lol.
I have made this twice now, and it’s absolutely delicious. My only thing is that my strawberries sink into the cheesecake when adding. What am I doing wrong?
Strange, the only thing I can think of is the strawberry mixture is not getting thick enough. Make sure that you bring it to a boil after adding the cornstarch, it should be a thick syrup consistency. If it still looks thin to you, go ahead and add another 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch that has been mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of water so it forms a slurry. Then, let it come to a boil again, whisking constantly. I’m glad you liked the taste and made them twice already! Hopefully with these tweaks you will get that great layered effect.
Dana, so delicious! I chose to feature these at Snickerdoodle today! Hope you stop by for a visit!!
I just made these, and my strawberries sunk into the cheesecake, too. My strawberries were so thick that I couldn’t pour them easily, so I had to spoon the mixture out. I think maybe next time I’m going to put the strawberry mixture in the blender to get a really sooth consistancy, and see if that makes a difference. I also used all of the strawberry mixture because i didnt think half would be enough to cover all of it. The first round is in the oven now, can’t wait to try it!
I’m pretty sure I need the whole pan! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
I didn’t have any fresh strawberries but I did have frozen mixed berries and I just made this using them. Still added the water and just mashed them after thickening them. They came out beautifully and I can’t wait until tomorrow to taste them! Wonderful recipe and I look forward to making it many more times!
It looks delicious!
These were wonderful! As Jessica mentioned above, my wife and I both think we will put more oreos in the crust next time. We reduced the amount of oreos on the top, and actually crushed them up in the food processor as well. That isn’t as pretty, but it makes storage and eating a bit easier. We also used the entire recipe of strawberry topping. That was just about perfect. We will definitely make it again.
YAY, I’m so glad. Thanks for the tips!
Made these yesterday….they got the most amazing reviews from the family I’ve gotten in years! They absolutely LOVED them!!
YES! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for letting us know 🙂
Okay, I’m currently making these for the 3rd time. These are such a hit! Blending the strawberry sauce has proven to be the way to go for me, as it lays on top of the cheesecake nicely when it’s good and smooth. For the 4th of July batch I’m making right now, I’ve also thinly sliced some strawberries and put them in a layer on top of the crust before adding the cheesecake, and I’ll also add slightly e strawberries on top. I only drizzled the sauce in a zigzag design this time since I’m adding so many fresh strawberries. Can’t wait to try them!
Yay, so glad you like them so much! Great choice to serve them today for the 4th!
When I saw this recipe I just had to make them. I just made them and my strawberries did the same thing, sunk. I’m thinking the cheesecake mixture was just too thin bit I’m not sure how to fix that.
Awesome! Thanks, my family love cheesecake, strawberries, and Oreos.
How many servings is this?
I cut them into 9 even pieces, but they come out as large bars.
I’m like drooling. Thanks for this recipe!
Yummy! Also, where did you get the glass and metal sugar/flour, etc. containers on your counter?
Kirklands! 🙂
My niece brought this to a family gathering. It was a tremendous hit. Now I intend to test my hand at it.
This was a fabulous dessert that was a huge hit at 4th of July!
Your text part at the beginning says to only use half of the strawberry mixture, but the actual recipe directions just say to add the strawberry mixture. If you just use half, why not just make half as much? That makes more sense.
Thanks for pointing that out. The recipe is correct as I changed it recently so there would be no leftovers. I will update the text, thanks again!
Made these tonight for a Valentine’s Day treat! They are delicious – I added some salt to the crust to break up the sweetness a little bit and I left the strawberry sauce a little chunky. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
I haven’t tried this yet but I will this weekend for Mothers day for me.
8/28/2021 I literally just made these (2 pans) how easy and your recipe is so simple to follow. Thank you so much!!
This was a hit with everyone. I love lemon so I used lemon Oreos for the crust and top. I doubled the lemon juice in the strawberry mixture and I added the zest of a lemon into the cheesecake mixture. Absolutely delightful!
Is oven supposed to be 350° or 325°? Your recipe says both.
There are different temperatures for different steps.
If you double this what size pan would you use? I would ike to make a 13 x 9 pan.
How big of a pan am I supposed to use?
8×8
Delicious and I made exactly as written. I tried originally in a 9 by 13 pan and judged the extra needed cheesecake, etc but it was off somewhat so I remade them in an 8×8 pan exactly as written and they were the best thing I’ve had in years. This will definitely stay in my recipe book. Thanks for sharing!
Can you use graham cracker crumbs for the crust instead?
Definitely
Can you make this the night before?
yes
Was a big hit at the party everyone loved it. I made it the night before so the only thing I would do differently is not put the crumbled Oreos on top tell your ready to serve then press them in a little. Because the got soft.
First time making something like this… super easy and looks delicious 😋
absolutely delicious! Strawberry topping stayed on top and it was a beautiful dessert. My family fought over taking the leftovers home! Will definitely make again.
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