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Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel Crunch Bars

A sweet and salty layered dessert with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan and bake 8–10 minutes. Cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla.
  4. Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread filling over crust and refrigerate 2 hours.
  6. Cook strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch until thickened.
  7. Cool topping and spread over cheesecake layer.
  8. Chill 2–3 hours, slice, and serve.

Notes

Chill thoroughly for clean slices and best texture.