Description
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars: A creamy, refreshing, and easy no bake dessert perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbsn⅓ cup granulated sugarn6 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedn16 ounces cream cheese, softenedn1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milkn1 teaspoon vanilla extractn½ cup heavy creamn1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and slicedn2 tablespoons granulated sugarn1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.nPrepare the Strawberries: In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.nMake the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract; mix well.nAdd the Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.nIncorporate the Strawberries: Drain any excess liquid from the strawberries. Gently fold half of the strawberries into the cheesecake filling.nAssemble the Bars: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust. Spread evenly.nGarnish: Arrange the remaining sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling.nChill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely.nCut and Serve: Once set, cut the cheesecake bars into desired sizes and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no bake, cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, easy