No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
If you are looking for a yummy refreshing dessert, then look no further than these oh so delicious No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake bars! These yummy dessert bars require very few ingredients and are super easy to make!
Cheesecake is always a delight and when you add in the deliciousness of fresh juicy strawberries, you are guaranteed a dessert that will please!
These yummy strawberry cheesecake bars give you smooth creaminess from the cheesecake, sweetness from the juicy strawberries, and the added crunchy delight from the graham cracker crust.
These delightful dessert bars make a perfect summertime snack or after-dinner dessert. And, did I mention how easy it is to make?
When it comes to cheesecake, “no-bake” is the way to go as they come out perfect every time. In addition, there is no need to heat up the house! Seriously! The hardest part of this yummy recipe is waiting on it to freeze!
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Now, are you ready to see how easy these cheesecake bars are to make? Let’s go!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
How to make these yummy Bars!
To make the crust:
Prepare an 8×8 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. Then, spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Stir the ingredients until combined.
Add the mixture to the baking pan and using a spatula, or the bottom of a cup, press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Place in the freezer and freeze for 10-12 minutes.
To make the cheesecake:
While the crust is in the freezer, chop the strawberries and place them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 25-30 seconds or until warm. Remove from microwave and mash the warm strawberries with a fork for about 30 seconds.
Once the strawberries are mashed, pour into a fine-mesh strainer with a bowl underneath. Gently press the strawberries into the strainer and allow the juice to drip into the bowl. This makes about 3 to 4 tablespoons of strawberry juice. Discard the strawberry pulp and seeds.
Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla just until combined.
Using a spatula or spoon, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the graham cracker crust.
Place back into the freezer and freeze for 2-3 hours.
After it is frozen, transfer the cheesecake onto a cutting board. Then, use a sharp knife cut into squares.
As garnishment, you can place a strawberry slice on top.
The bars are best served chilled.
Enjoy!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 8 graham cracker sheets finely crushed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Cheesecake
- 8-10 medium strawberries
- 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- additional strawberries for garnishing
Instructions
Crust
- Prepare an 8x8 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. Then, spray the parchemnt paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Stir the ingredients until combined.
- Add the mixture to the baking pan and using a spatula, or the bottom of a cup, press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Place in the freezer and freeze for 10-12 minutes.
Cheesecake
- While the crust is in the freezer, chop the strawberries and place in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 25-30 seconds or until warm. Remove from microwave and mash the warm strawberries with a fork for about 30 seconds.
- Once the strawberries are mashed, pour into a fine mesh strainer with a bowl underneath. Gently press the strawberries into the strainer and allow the juice to drip into the bowl. This makes about 3 to 4 tablespoons of strawberry juice. Discard the strawberry pulp and seeds.
- Using a stand or hand mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla just until combined.
- Using a spatula or spoon, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the graham cracker crust.
- Place back into the freezer and freeze for 2-3 hours.
- After it is frozen, transfer the cheesecake onto a cutting board. Then, use a sharp knife cut into squares.
- As garnishment, you can place a strawberry slice on top.
- The bars are best served chilled.
