No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate summer dessert, offering a creamy cheesecake layer topped with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust. These delightful bars come together without an oven, making them perfect for warm days and gatherings. With each bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 35 minute
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the pan and refrigerate.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, then layer sliced strawberries on top before adding the remaining cheesecake mixture.
- Smooth out and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once set, lift out using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For different flavors, swap strawberries with raspberries or blueberries. Add a splash of lemon juice to the filling for a zesty twist.