Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cream Cheese Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Bars! These irresistible dessert bars combine the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a creamy cream cheese layer, all resting on a soft vanilla cake base. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a sweet treat at home, they offer a refreshing blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Easy to prepare with common ingredients, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1/3 cup butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, one egg, and vanilla cake mix to form a stiff dough. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
- Press remaining dough into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice (optional), and the second egg until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over baked crust, top with sliced strawberries, and sprinkle reserved dough over them.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg