Description
Indulgent golden oreo strawberry cheesecake bars blend creamy richness with sweet fruity layers, creating a dessert that dances between classic comfort and summer freshness. Crumbly cookie base and luscious strawberry swirls make these bars a perfect treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies and Crust:
- 2 packages golden oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Topping:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1/3 cup crushed golden oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Pulse golden oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground, creating a uniform crumb texture.
- Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the prepared pan to create an even crust layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold chopped strawberries into the cheesecake batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared oreo crust, spreading it smoothly with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cheesecake, then swirl strawberry jam across the surface.
- Sprinkle crushed golden oreo cookies over the top for added texture and decoration.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to set completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Crush cookies uniformly to ensure a consistent, smooth crust base that holds together perfectly.
- Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumps and creates a silky, creamy cheesecake texture.
- Gently fold strawberries to maintain their shape and prevent color bleeding into the batter.
- Avoid overbaking by checking the center’s slight jiggle, which guarantees a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg