Description
These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars offer a creamy, luscious cheesecake on a buttery crust topped with sweet, vibrant strawberries. They are perfect for busy individuals and require minimal effort.
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
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until well combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spread filling evenly over chilled crust.
- Make the Strawberry Topping: Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until syrupy, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
- Assemble the Bars: Spoon cooled strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Serve: Cut into squares or bars.
Notes
- Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Substitute other fruits for the topping.
- Chill overnight for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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