Golden Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

 

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 18 golden Oreos

For the Strawberry Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, medium dice
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Topping:

• 8 golden Oreos, crushed

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch baking pan with greased foil or parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Crust:

   • Place 18 golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until they turn into crumbs.
   • Add the melted butter to the crumbs and pulse again until the crumbs are evenly coated.
   • Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
   • Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool on the counter.

3. Make the Strawberry Sauce:

   • In a saucepot, combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft.
   • Mix the lemon juice with cornstarch and stir into the strawberry mixture. Simmer until thickened.
   • Transfer the mixture to a blender and pulse until smooth. Set aside to cool.

4. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

   • In a food processor, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and flour. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
   • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled Oreo crust and smooth it out evenly.

5. Assemble and Bake:

   • Gently pour the strawberry sauce on top of the cheesecake filling.
   • Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 36 minutes, or until the cheesecake is just slightly jiggly in the center.
   • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

6. Add Topping:

   • Crush the remaining 8 Oreos and sprinkle them over the cheesecake bars. Gently press them into the surface.
   • Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature.

7. Chill and Serve:

   • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into squares.

Enjoy your homemade strawberry cheesecake bars!

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Note: If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!