No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars: 5-Step Easy Dessert Secret
Creamy no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with fresh strawberries. An easy dessert perfect for gatherings with no oven required.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp sugar
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed.
2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan and chill in the refrigerator to set.
3. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
5. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the surface.
6. Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and optional lemon juice and let them sit for a few minutes to macerate.
7. Spread the strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake layer.
8. Refrigerate the bars for at least 3–4 hours or overnight until fully set.
9. Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
Adjust the sugar in the strawberry topping depending on the sweetness of the berries.
You can substitute vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies for the graham cracker crust for a different flavor.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.
Serve with extra whipped cream or garnish with fresh mint for presentation.
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