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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Donut Cheesecake Bars

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These bars combine a soft, cakey donut base with creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a luscious chocolate drizzle for a quick and easy homemade dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Make the donut base: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  3. Pour the donut batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly to about ½ inch thickness. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are light golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  4. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until silky and lump-free.
  5. Once the base is slightly cooled but still warm, pour the cheesecake filling over it and smooth the top. Arrange sliced strawberries evenly over the filling.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until the cheesecake is set but jiggles slightly in the center. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 2 hours.
  7. Prepare the chocolate topping: Melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Drizzle or spread over the cooled cheesecake bars.
  8. Refrigerate bars for at least 2 hours to set. Use parchment overhang to lift bars from pan and cut into squares.

Notes

Do not overmix the donut batter to keep it soft and cakey. Avoid overbaking the cheesecake to maintain a creamy texture. Use a knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts for clean slices. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and adjust moisture. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese, coconut cream, and dairy-free chocolate.

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