Description
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a refreshing, creamy dessert with a crunchy graham cracker crust and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 lb strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, salt, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Whip the heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl to medium peaks and fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the chilled crust and refrigerate.
- For the topping, mix water and cornstarch. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, cornstarch mixture, and sugar, cooking over medium heat until boiling. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
- Place the strawberry topping on the cheesecake layer, discarding any excess liquid from the saucepan. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Once set, lift the cheesecake from the pan using parchment paper. Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled to achieve a firm texture before slicing.
- Chill the mixing bowls and beaters before whipping the cream for better volume.
- Use ripe strawberries for a naturally sweet topping.
- If making ahead, cover the bars tightly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: No baking required
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 or 1/16 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, easy cheesecake, summer dessert, strawberry dessert, no-bake dessert