Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars 🍓🍰 – Fruity, Creamy, and Completely Irresistible

Strawberry lovers, this one’s for you. These Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery cookie crust, creamy strawberry-infused cheesecake, and crumbled Oreo topping for a dessert that’s part fruity, part rich, and completely crowd-pleasing.

With a swirl of real strawberries and a crisp Strawberry Shortcake Oreo crust, every bite is a nostalgic throwback to those frozen strawberry shortcake bars we loved as kids—only now in luscious cheesecake form.

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Why I Love This Recipe

This recipe checks all the boxes:
✔️ Easy to make in a square pan
✔️ Layers of flavor and texture
✔️ Uses real strawberries
✔️ Topped with Oreo cookie crumbles
✔️ Make-ahead friendly

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or making a special dessert for yourself, these bars bring bakery-level flavor with grocery-store convenience.

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Ingredients

For the Cookie Crust:

• 20 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Cookies
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Pinch of sea salt

For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:

• 12 large strawberries (about ¾ cup puree)
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs

For the Topping:

• 8 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Cookies, crumbled for baking
• 4 Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Cookies, crumbled for garnish

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Ingredient Notes & Swaps

• No Strawberry Oreos? Use Golden Oreos and mix in freeze-dried strawberries or a tablespoon of strawberry jam.
• Fresh or Frozen Strawberries: Fresh is best for color and flavor, but thawed frozen berries work too.
• Cream Cheese: Use full-fat for best texture.

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How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars

1️⃣ Prep the Pan & Crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving overhang on two sides. Spray lightly with nonstick spray.

Pulse 20 Oreo cookies in a food processor until crumbed. Add melted butter, sugar, and salt, then pulse to combine.

Press mixture into pan to form a firm crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside. Keep the oven on.

2️⃣ Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

Puree 12 large strawberries until smooth. You should get about ¾ cup.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy. Add sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating gently after each.
Mix in the strawberry puree until fully combined.

3️⃣ Assemble & Bake

Pour cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan. Crumble 8 Strawberry Shortcake Oreos and sprinkle over the top.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and the center is just set with a slight jiggle.

Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

4️⃣ Slice & Serve

Once chilled, lift bars from the pan using foil.
Top with remaining crumbled Oreos, slice into squares, and serve!

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Tips for Success

• Use a foil sling: It makes removing the bars easy and keeps the layers pretty.
• Chill thoroughly: These need time to set—don’t rush it!
• Clean slices: Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.

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What to Serve With These Bars

These creamy cheesecake bars are rich and fruity—so pair them with fun and indulgent treats:

• No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie – a creamy counterpoint with even more cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs – rich and chocolatey for balance
• Big Family Banana Pudding – smooth and spoonable comfort
• Cake Mix Cookies – super simple and snackable
• Pumpkin Delight – creamy contrast with fall spice notes

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Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
• Make ahead: These bars are best when made a day in advance!

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More Recipes You’ll Love

• This Big Family Banana Pudding
• This No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie
• These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs
• These Cake Mix Cookies
• Pumpkin Delight Dessert

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Final Thoughts

Whether it’s strawberry season or not, these Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars are the perfect sweet bite of creamy, fruity, crumbly goodness. They’re easy to make, easy to love, and even easier to disappear at your next gathering.

👇 Have a twist you love—extra berries? Chocolate drizzle? Tag @chefmaniac and let us know how you made them your own!