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Easy Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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A cool, creamy no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, light cheesecake filling, and fresh macerated strawberry topping—perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whipping cream, cold
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar until crumbly but holds together when pressed.
  3. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper with overhang and press crust mixture firmly into the bottom. Refrigerate.
  4. Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let macerate for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until silky.
  6. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to create a light, airy filling.
  8. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over chilled crust and smooth the surface.
  9. Spoon macerated strawberries and juices evenly over cheesecake layer.
  10. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  11. Use parchment overhang to lift bars from pan and slice into squares with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best topping texture; frozen strawberries can make topping runny. Chill cream and bowl before whipping for best volume. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Slice bars with a knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry for clean edges.

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