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Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Easy Recipe with Golden Graham Crust

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These creamy no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars feature a buttery golden graham crust, a smooth and airy cheesecake filling, and a fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for quick, refreshing desserts without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups golden graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ 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 fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups golden graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar until the mixture feels like wet sand. Press it evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch square pan. Place in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  2. Prepare Strawberry Topping: In a small bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit at room temperature to macerate.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese with ⅔ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine Filling and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions using a rubber spatula, keeping the mixture airy and light.
  6. Assemble the Bars: Remove crust from fridge. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over crust. Spoon macerated strawberries and juices over the filling.
  7. Chill: Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  8. Serve: Cut into bars using a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airiness. Press crust firmly for better texture. Chill bars at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.

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