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Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel Cookie Butter Bars

A rich layered dessert featuring a salty pretzel crust, creamy cookie butter cheesecake, and fresh strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 0.75 cup butter melted
  • 3 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cookie butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare pan.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan, then bake.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add cookie butter, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
  5. Pour filling over crust and bake until set.
  6. Cool and refrigerate for several hours.
  7. Cook strawberry topping until thickened.
  8. Spread topping over cheesecake and slice.

Notes

Chill completely before slicing for best texture.