Description
Delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Cheesecake Bars with a crumbly topping and creamy cheesecake layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, chopped rhubarb, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir well and set aside to macerate for about 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the cheesecake layer. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the baked crust. Spoon the strawberry-rhubarb mixture on top of the cheesecake layer, spreading it out gently.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the fruit layer.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cheesecake is set. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the crumb topping for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg