Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, a refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant fresh strawberry topping, these bars are not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for summer gatherings, birthdays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this no-bake treat is a must-try. The luscious layers meld together beautifully when chilled, creating an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into a greased baking dish and refrigerate.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spread over the chilled crust.
- Prepare the strawberry topping by cooking chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan until syrupy. Allow to cool before spreading over the cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set properly before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg