Berry Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust and Top Layer
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2 cups quick-cook oats
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3/4 cup light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Middle Layer with Cheesecake
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3/4 cup fresh blueberries
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8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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3/4 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
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1 cup melted white chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment, leaving extra on the long edges to use as handles. Lightly spray the short edges for sticking prevention.
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In a medium mixing bowl, stir up the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until combined. Set it off to the side.
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In a big bowl, mix the butter with the brown and white sugars for a few minutes until it gets fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each one blends fully. Then add in the vanilla.
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Slowly pour the dry mix into the wet mix, folding just until it comes together. Gently stir in the oats, being careful not to go overboard so the mixture stays soft.
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Spread half of your cookie dough into the prepped pan, flattening it evenly. Save the other half for later.
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Beat the cream cheese with the sugar until silky and lump-free. Mix the egg in, starting with the yolk and then adding the white. Gently fold in the melted white chocolate chips.
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Pour the cheesecake batter on top of the cookie base, spreading it out evenly. Scatter the chopped strawberries and blueberries over the cheesecake layer. Break the extra cookie dough into chunks and drop them over the top randomly to make a crumb look.
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Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the middle jiggles just a little. Let it cool on the counter, then chill in the fridge until it's set.
# Notes:
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For the best taste and texture, serve these bars cold. They're wonderfully creamy and chewy.