Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a smooth cream cheese filling, a graham cracker crust, and a fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for last-minute sweet cravings and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter. Stir until crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) pan. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- Whip the filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture with a spatula.
- Assemble the bars: Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Make the strawberry topping: Combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir gently and let sit for 15-20 minutes until juices release and mixture thickens slightly.
- Serve: Spread strawberry topping evenly over the bars before serving. Cut into 12 squares using a sharp knife, wiping the knife between cuts. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold gently to keep filling airy. Chill crust before adding filling to prevent crumbling. Wipe knife between cuts for clean slices. Optional vanilla extract adds depth. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 4
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