Berry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Berry Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground almonds; 1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter; 2 tbsp (25 mL) cold water; 2 eggs; 1 egg white; 1 package (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain low-fat yogurt; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) almond extract; 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) fresh or frozen berries (see Notes); 13- by 9-inch (3 L) baking pan, lined with greased foil

Servings: persons

1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) ground almonds
1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter
2 tbsp (25 mL) cold water
2 eggs
1 egg white
1 package (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) almond extract
1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) fresh or frozen berries (see Notes)
13- by 9-inch (3 L) baking pan, lined with greased foil

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2
Crumb mixture: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, almonds, butter and water.
3
Filling: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs, egg white, cream cheese, sugar, yogurt, almond extract and orange zest until fluffy.
4
Press half of the crumb mixture into prepared pan.
5
Pour in filling and spread evenly.
6
Sprinkle with berries.
7
Drop remaining crumb mixture by tablespoonfuls (15 mL) over berries.
8
Using a knife, swirl filling, berries and crumb mixture.
9
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
11
Remove from pan by lifting foil and transfer to a cutting board.
12
Remove foil and cut into bars.
13
Variation: If you prefer, replace the almond extract with vanilla and the orange zest with lemon.

3849

kcal

Calories

372

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour, 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground almonds, 1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter, and more.

Yes, Berry Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Berry Cheesecake Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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