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Summer Strawberry Pizza

Summer Strawberry Pizza Bliss - A Refreshing Twist on Dessert

This Summer Strawberry Pizza is a delightful dessert combining strawberries and cheesecake on a cookie base, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 package Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough Substitute with homemade dough if desired.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Consider using a flax egg for a vegan option.
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh and vibrant, can be swapped with other fruits.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the lined baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  4. Add the egg to the cream cheese mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
  5. Fold the chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture gently.
  6. Spread the cheesecake and strawberry mixture evenly over the pre-baked cookie base.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Let the bars cool in the dish for at least 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for best results and be careful not to overbake the bars.

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