Description

These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a creamy, refreshing dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, and a sweet strawberry topping. Perfect for warm days or when you want a delicious treat without turning on the oven, these bars are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 graham crackers)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

2 cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream

For the Strawberry Topping

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch round pan using a spoon or your fingers. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Make the Strawberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. For a smoother topping, mash lightly or blend.
Assemble the Bars: Spoon the cooled strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set.
Serve: Cut into squares or bars and enjoy the creamy, refreshing flavor of these no-bake cheesecake bars.

Notes

Be sure to use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
Do not overwhip the heavy cream to prevent it from turning into butter.
The strawberry topping can be adjusted in sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to preference.
For a smoother topping, consider blending the strawberries before cooking or after cooling.
These bars can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of recipe)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: No-Bake, Cheesecake Bars, Strawberry, Dessert, Easy, Summer Dessert, Cream Cheese