Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Squares Recipe (Cheesecake Bars)
This easy cream cheese fruit squares recipe is built on a buttery cracker-crumb crust and a smooth cream cheese filling. After baking, you’ll chill it well, then slice into neat squares and top with fresh seasonal fruit. It’s a simple bar-cookie style dessert with clear steps, and the ingredients stay straightforward.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan or line it with parchment so the bars lift out easily.
Mix the crust
Stir the cracker crumbs with melted butter. Add a few tablespoons of the sugar (save the rest for the filling) and mix until evenly moistened.
Press into the pan
Pour the crumb mixture into the pan and press it down firmly into an even layer. A flat-bottomed glass helps.
Make the cream cheese filling
Beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining sugar and mix again. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each. Stir in the vanilla and finish with a quick fold so you don’t overmix.
Fill and level
Spread the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to pop big air bubbles.
Bake
Bake for about 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle. Pull it before it fully dries out to avoid cracking.
Cool, then chill
Cool the pan at room temperature for 30–45 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the squares slice cleanly.
Slice and add fruit
Cut into 24 squares. Right before serving, top with fresh fruit. If you like, toss the fruit briefly with a spoonful of sugar to make a quick juicy topping.