Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and vibrant berries atop a chewy oatmeal crust with these Berry Oatmeal Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a sweet treat after a long day, these bars combine rich flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease an 8Γ8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, oats, sugar, and salt until it resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Fold in the berries gently and pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the middle. Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with seasonal berries or add cinnamon for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.