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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Gluten Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars

    Published: Jun 14, 2019 · Modified: Apr 7, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sweet juicy strawberries, cream cheese, and a delicious sweet crumble combine into the perfect gluten free dessert! Mouthwatering Gluten Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars recipe.

    One bite and I promise you will be hooked too! If you love strawberries as much as we do, you will love this healthier gluten free strawberry oatmeal breakfast bars recipe too!

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    (* This post was sponsored by CK Mondavi. All delicious opinions are my own. Keep reading because CK Mondavi is giving away a trip for two to Napa, CA!)

    I am really excited about this new strawberry bar recipe I created. I wanted to pull in foods that would pair with this delicious chardonnay by CK Mondavi. The sweet flavors of ripe strawberries pair beautifully with the lemon and citrus flavors of this wine.

    If you have been following my blog for a while, you will remember I have created several recipes around  CK Mondavi's wines. Here are some of my favorites:

    • Grain Free Pizzas (Cooked on a grill!)
    • Lemon Herb Chicken
    • Gluten Free Eggnog Crinkle Cookies
    • Roasted Orange Herb Chicken
    a bottle of CK Mondavi Chardonnay with two glasses of wine on a tray

    Each of these recipes has a special CK Mondavi wine paired with it. I have wanted to add another dessert to the pairings so I hope you enjoy this new recipe! Wait until you try their  Chardonnay, it is medium-bodied with a hint of oak...there are so many ways to enjoy it this summer.

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    Are you ready to see how easy these strawberry crumble bars are to make? Gather your ingredients!!

    a bottle of chardonnay next to a pan of strawberry bars

    Instructions:

    Let's start by making the crust.

    dry ingredients in a red bowl

    Add the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. In another bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk to blend.

    a bowl with wet and dry ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.

    crust in the pan ready to press down

    Pour ¾ of the crust into an 8x8 pan. (Reserve the remaining crust for the top crumble.)

    crust pressed into the pan

    Press the crust down in the pan.

    strawberry jam spread on the crust

    Spread strawberry jam onto the crust dough.

    sliced strawberries on the crust layer

    Add sliced fresh strawberries on top of the jam.

    strawberry cream cheese bars ready to bake

    Sprinkle the rest of the crust over the top of the bars, then add chunks of the cream cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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    Can you make this recipe dairy-free?

    Yes, you can now that there are some good dairy-free cream cheese brands out there. Try Kite  Hill or  Tofutti cream cheeses. If you can't have butter, substitute coconut oil.

    Can you make this recipe nut-free?

    I add almond flour to sneak in protein to balance out the sugar. If you can't eat nuts, simply increase the amount of gluten free flour blend to 1 ½  cups and omit the almond flour.

    How long do these strawberry bars need to bake?

    I baked my strawberry bars for 30 minutes. If your strawberries are very juicy, you may need to bake your bars 10 minutes longer to get the crust baked in the middle.

    Can you use frozen strawberries?

    You can use frozen strawberries, but you will need to thaw and drain off some of the liquid before adding to the crust. Otherwise, it will be too soggy.

    Delicious Gluten Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars

    Sandi Gaertner
    You are going to love this quick and easy delicious Gluten Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars recipe.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 193 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup gluten free flour blend * see notes
    • ¾ cup almond flour * see notes
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • dash salt
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 4 ounces cream cheese
    • ⅓ cup strawberry jam
    • 1 ¼ cup sliced strawberries

    Instructions
     

    • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • Wash and slice the strawberries.
    • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
    • In a small bowl, add the butter and egg. Make sure the melted butter is not hot. Add a little butter to the egg and whisk, this tempers the egg so it won't cook. Add the rest of the butter and whisk.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
    • Mix well. Pour ¾ of the crust mixture into the baking pan and press flat to cover the bottom of the pan.
    • Spread the jam over the crust, then add the strawberries.
    • Top with chunks of cream cheese and the rest of the crumble crust mix.
    • Bake 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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    Notes

    1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend, and Authentic Foods Multi Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    3. I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your bars grainy.
    4. If you would like to make these bars dairy-free, you can substitute the butter for vegan stick butter and use a dairy-free cream cheese by Kite Hill or Daiya.
    5. These strawberry cream cheese bars will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Ashley

      March 02, 2021 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      I made these with my daughter and everyone loved them!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        March 02, 2021 at 2:05 pm

        I am so glad you loved them :-).

        Reply
    2. Izzy

      March 01, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      These bars look as heavenly as they taste! The combination of strawberry and cheese makes for a refreshingly divine flavor!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        March 02, 2021 at 2:06 pm

        Thank you so much Izzy 🙂

        Reply
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