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Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars to Savor

Enjoy these Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars that perfectly combine creamy cheesecake with sweet and tangy fruit flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup milk can substitute with cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 large egg add last
Fruit Topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch sifted
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup rhubarb chopped, fresh or frozen

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • Skillet
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in unsalted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in toasted pecans.
  4. Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let it cool.
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add in milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Mix in the egg last.
  6. Spread the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cooling for 30 minutes.
  7. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook on medium for 6-8 minutes until thickened.
  8. Spread the cooled fruit topping over the cheesecake layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  9. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into bars and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the bars thoroughly for at least 8 hours before cutting to ensure a neat presentation. Use parchment paper for easy removal.

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