No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
A refreshing, easy-to-make dessert that captures the classic flavors of cheesecake with fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- â…” 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
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture is uniform.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan and chill in the fridge to set while preparing the filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with â…” cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream until well combined for that airy texture.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface for a professional touch.
- Toss the sliced strawberries with 2–3 tbsp sugar and optional lemon juice, then let rest for a few minutes to macerate.
- Spread the strawberry topping evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled to your eager guests.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For individual servings, use a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg