Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl and stir together. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix until evenly combined.
- Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared baking pan and gently press the mixture into the bottom of the pan in an even layer. Bake for 8 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, beat together the cheesecake ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Add the strawberries and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the strawberries burst and juice starts to form.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cornstarch. Then stir it into the strawberry mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has thickened and resembles pie filling, remove from heat. Set aside.
- Make the oatmeal crumble by combining the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles tiny pebbles.
- To assemble, pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and spread into an even layer. Top with the strawberry sauce, spreading it out carefully. Sprinkle the oatmeal crumble over the top.
- Bake for 50 to 70 minutes, until the top of the crumble is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 to 60 minutes. Then transfer the bars to the refrigerator to cool for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
Notes
These Strawberry Pie Bars are perfect for any occasion and can be customized with different crusts or toppings for added flair.
