Description

There’s something magical about the sweet, nostalgic flavor of strawberries and cream. Now imagine that timeless combo transformed into soft, creamy cheesecake bites with a buttery graham crust and a crunchy, golden crumble topping. Perfect for summer BBQs, Mother’s Day brunches, birthday parties, or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping dessert, these cheesecake chunks are designed to impress—without the fuss of a traditional cheesecake.

Ingredients

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Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake Layer:

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Layer:

1 1/2 cups strawberry pie filling or strawberry preserves

Crumble Topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup crushed golden cookies (like vanilla wafers or golden Oreos)

Optional Drizzle:

1/2 cup melted white chocolate

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and mix. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until creamy.
Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
Spoon the strawberry pie filling or preserves over the cheesecake layer and gently spread to cover.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and crushed golden cookies. Mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the strawberry layer.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is lightly golden.
Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Slice into chunks and drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving, if desired.

Notes

Chill thoroughly before slicing for the cleanest layers.
Swap strawberry filling for raspberry or blueberry for a variation.
Use freshly crushed cookies in the crumble for the best crunch.
Clean the knife between cuts for neat, bakery-style squares.
Bars can be frozen individually and thawed for grab-and-go treats.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes