No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Delightful and creamy dessert bars filled with fresh strawberries and a smooth cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup Graham crackers, crushed You can use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted Ensure it is completely melted before mixing.
Filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature Let it sit at room temperature for a smoother mixture.
- 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Whipped until stiff peaks form.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Strawberries, chopped Fresh strawberries are recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the graham crackers and mix them with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a baking pan to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the vanilla extract and chopped strawberries to the mixture, folding gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan and smooth out the top.
Chilling
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serving
- Cut into bars and serve chilled, optionally topped with additional strawberries.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. For a firmer texture, let the bars chill longer. You can customize with different fruits or chocolate layers.