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Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake with these luscious Strawberry Shortcake Bars. A perfect treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

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Golden Oreo Crust

  • 25 Golden Oreo Cookies with filling
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Strawberry Gelatin

  • 3 ounces strawberry Jell-O
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup cold water

Strawberry Cream Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 8 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 2 cups Cool Whip

Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Cool Whip

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 8 Golden Oreos with filling
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry Jell-O powder
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Serving

  • 6 fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Golden Oreo Crust – Line pan, melt butter, blend Oreos, mix with butter, press into pan, freeze.
  2. Strawberry Gelatin – Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water, add cold water, cool in fridge.
  3. Strawberry Cream Layer – Beat cream cheese, mix with gelatin, chill.
  4. Cheesecake Layer – Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, fold in Cool Whip, spread on crust.
  5. Strawberry Crunch Topping – Blend strawberries, Oreos, Jell-O, salt, butter, chill, sprinkle over bars with diced strawberries.
  6. Serving – Hull and dice strawberries, sprinkle topping and strawberries over bars, slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, refrigerate the bars overnight for a rich, creamy texture.
  • Ensure the Strawberry Cream Layer is well chilled before adding to the bars for optimal layering.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg