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Strawberry Cheesecake Pretzel Crust Brownie Bars

Layered dessert bars with a salty pretzel crust, creamy strawberry cheesecake center, and rich brownie 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
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries chopped
Brownie Layer
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt

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 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, then fold in strawberries.
  4. Pour cheesecake mixture over crust.
  5. Prepare brownie batter by mixing melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa, flour, and salt.
  6. Spread brownie batter on top and bake 35–40 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, chill, slice, and serve.

Notes

Chill before slicing for best texture and clean cuts.