Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars with Chocolate Ganache
A dreamy layered dessert with a buttery graham crust, creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping—perfectly sweet, tangy, and indulgent!
Ingredients (Makes 9–12 bars)
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries)
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar
Press firmly into a lined 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool - Make the Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth
Add sugar and mix well
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently
Stir in vanilla, strawberry puree, and flour
Mix until smooth and creamy - Bake
Pour filling over cooled crust
Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 30–35 minutes
Center should be slightly set but still soft
Cool completely, then chill for at least 2–3 hours - Make Chocolate Ganache
Heat cream until hot (not boiling)
Pour over chocolate
Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth - Assemble
Pour ganache over chilled bars
Spread evenly
Refrigerate another 1 hour until set - Slice & Serve
Cut into bars
Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired
Serving Ideas
Top with whipped cream
Drizzle extra chocolate
Serve chilled for best texture
Tips for Success
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling
Don’t overbake—keeps it creamy
Chill well before slicing for clean edges
Use good-quality chocolate for best ganache