"Get the rich tastes of brownie and cheesecake in a bar cookie. Use fresh or frozen strawberries. Cut these into small squares because they are very rich. It makes a great little dessert bite for a party buffet. You will need a total of 3 large blocks of cream cheese for this recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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Bottom:
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4 ounces (1/2 of a large block) cream cheese, at room temperature
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8 Tablespoons butter (1 stick), melted and cooled to room temperature
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1 egg
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1 pkg (21.2 ounces) brownie mix (tested with Betty Crocker Triple Chunk)
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Cheesecake Layer:
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2-1/2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs at room temperature
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3/4 cup pureed strawberries, fresh or frozen, sweetened with 1 Tablespoon sugar (sugar is optional)
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Topping:
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2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry-flavored gelatin
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3/4 cup boiling water
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3/4 cup diced (cut into 1/2-inch bits) strawberries