Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

So while I was waiting around for the bus, I wondered what I could make that was different. And it struck me: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. So I googled a recipe. And conveniently for me both strawberries and cream cheese were on sale this week at my local grocery store. :-)

http://dessert.food.com/recipe/wiltons-strawberry-cheesecake-squares-198818

So I started with these fine ingredients:



As the recipe instructs, I started by making the crust.
I love any excuse to use my food processor.


I poured the crumbs into a measuring cup and then into a bowl.


Then I zested and zested and zested and added the lemon zest and sugar to the crumbs.


I cut the butter into smaller chunks so that it melted easier.



When I mixed it thoroughly into the crumb mixture it looked dark, but really not damp.


I pressed this mixture into my prepared pan.


I baked the crust as directed and began cutting strawberries.


I placed the cream cheese and sugar into the mixer bowl.


I forgot to take a creamed photo, but here's one after I added the eggs:


Then I added in the strawberries for a dash of summer-y fun.


When I poured the mixture into the prepared pan on top of the baked crust it literally filled the pan completely. I was shocked it didn't overflow.


After the suggested cook time, I cooled the pan on a wire rack. I guess the flash didn't go off here; sorry about that. :(


I cut into twelve bars and put strawberry halves atop each bar.


These were really fun and rewarding to make.