No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Enjoy creamy no-bake cheesecake bars topped with fresh strawberries on a crunchy graham crust. Perfect for easy dessert or gatherings, requiring no oven and minimal prep time.
Equipment
- 1 9×9-inch pan or similar size for setting bars
- 1 mixing bowls for crust, cheesecake, and topping
- 1 spatula for spreading layers
- 1 mixer for beating cream cheese
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
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until mixture is uniform.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan and chill in the fridge.
- Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped topping gently until well combined.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the surface.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and optional lemon juice, then let rest 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 until set.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust sugar in strawberry topping to taste.
- Use vanilla wafers or shortbread for crust variation.
- Serve with extra whipped cream or fresh mint if desired.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.