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Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel Crunch Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel Crunch Bars with a Sweet Twist

These Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel Crunch Bars combine sweet strawberries and a crunchy pretzel crust, offering a no-bake dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Pretzel Crumbs Substitute with crushed graham crackers if preferred.
  • ½ cup Butter (melted) Coconut oil works as a great dairy-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Feel free to replace with granulated sugar.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Neufchâtel cheese offers a lighter option.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of the strawberries.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Consider adding a splash of lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Swap with non-dairy whipped topping for a vegan option.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Frozen strawberries work as well if thawed and drained.

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzel crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the greased baking dish.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and allow it to cool completely.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in heavy whipping cream until fully incorporated.
  5. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled pretzel crust.
  6. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake layer.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  8. Cut into bars and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the bars for at least 2 hours for a clean slice. Experiment with toppings like chocolate ganache or crushed nuts for added texture.

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