No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a delightful, creamy dessert featuring a graham cracker crust topped with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping, all garnished with fresh strawberries. Perfect for warm days when you want a sweet treat without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the bars: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill until firm: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set and firm enough to cut.
- Add strawberry topping: Just before serving, arrange the fresh sliced strawberries evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake bars.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can macerate the strawberries with a little sugar beforehand.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Feel free to substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make the crust more flavorful, add a pinch of cinnamon or use a mix of graham crackers and digestive biscuits.
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