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The Easiest Strawberry Earthquake Cheesecake Bars You’ll Ever Make

Strawberry earthquake cheesecake bars with strawberry swirl and graham cracker crust served on a marble board with fresh strawberries and mint

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These strawberry earthquake cheesecake bars are rich, creamy, and beautifully swirled with strawberry preserves over a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy cheesecake bar recipe requires no water bath and bakes up with a naturally crackled, bakery-style finish—perfect for holidays, parties, or make-ahead desserts.

Ingredients

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Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Strawberry Earthquake Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate morsels

  • 5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups seedless strawberry preserves

Optional Garnish

  • Strawberry syrup or extra strawberry preserves

  • Fresh strawberries

  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang on the sides, and lightly grease.

  • In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and set aside.

  • Melt white chocolate morsels in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, mixing well.

  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

  • Add melted white chocolate to the batter and mix until smooth.

  • Microwave strawberry preserves for 1–1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until pourable.

  • Spoon half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drizzle half of the strawberry preserves over the batter.

  • Spoon remaining cheesecake batter over the top, leaving gaps. Drizzle with remaining strawberry preserves and gently swirl with a knife to create an “earthquake” effect.

  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.

  • Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside with the door cracked open for 1 hour.

  • Remove from oven, run a knife around edges, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

  • Lift out, slice into bars, and garnish as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Cracks and swirls are intentional—this is what creates the earthquake look

  • Do not over-swirl the strawberry preserves

  • Chill completely before slicing for clean bars

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