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Delicious strawberry rhubarb cheesecake bars on a dessert platter.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

A heartwarming dessert combining the sweet tanginess of strawberries with the tartness of rhubarb in creamy cheesecake bars.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fruit filling

  • 10 oz 10 oz. rhubarb, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 8 oz 8 oz. strawberries, hulled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp. cornstarch or potato starch
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch Pinch of kosher salt

Crust

  • 5 oz 5 oz. Triscuits (about 30)
  • 6 Tbsp 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp 3 Tbsp. sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 lb 1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature
  • cup ⅓ cup (67 g) sugar
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 pinch Pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2-3 Tbsp 2–3 Tbsp. orange marmalade

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Toss rhubarb, strawberries, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add sugar, red wine vinegar, and salt. Cook until the mixture is jammy and thick, about 10–12 minutes. Let it cool while you prepare the crust.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  • Pulse the Triscuits into fine crumbs, then mix with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden. Remove and let it cool completely.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, Greek yogurt, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Assembly

  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, then swirl in the cooled fruit compote to create beautiful patterns. Drop spoonfuls of orange marmalade over the top for added flavor.

Baking

  • Bake the bars until mostly set, about 25–30 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid over-baking. They should have a slight jiggle in the center. Once done, cool them at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before slicing into 9 bars.

Notes

Leftovers are delightful the next day; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Baking, Cheesecake Bars, Dessert Recipe, Family Recipe, Strawberry Rhubarb
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