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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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A quick and creamy no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for busy days and crowd-pleasing occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and feel like wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spread filling evenly over chilled crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the strawberry topping: Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate for 10-15 minutes. Spoon evenly over chilled cheesecake layer. Chill for an additional 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Serve: Run a knife along edges to loosen bars. Cut into 9 or 12 squares. Serve chilled or let sit a few minutes to soften slightly.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Chill bars overnight for best texture. Microwave cream cheese for 10 seconds if not soft enough. Freeze for 10 minutes if bars are too soft after chilling. Line pan with parchment paper if not non-stick.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry cheesecake bars, easy dessert, creamy, quick dessert, graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries

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