Description
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are creamy, fruity, and simple to make—perfect for summer parties or a refreshing family treat. With a graham cracker crust and strawberry cheesecake filling, this no-bake dessert is a crowd favorite. Prep ahead and serve chilled for the best flavor and texture. Try it today!
Ingredients
For the crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
For the filling:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1¼ cups chopped strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
Optional garnish:
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prep the pan
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to lift bars later.
- Make the crust
- Stir together graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press the crust firmly into place using a flat-bottomed glass or a measuring cup.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the crust to firm up.
- Blend the cheesecake filling
- Blend the strawberries and sugar in a food processor until they’re finely diced.
- Add softened cream cheese and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl and carefully mix in the Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
- Assemble & chill
- Pour cheesecake filling over crust and level with a spatula.
- Wrap tightly with plastic and place in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice & serve
- Use parchment-to lift out the slab onto a board.
- Slice into 12 bars.
- Top with fresh strawberries if desired.
- Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes after freezing for easier slicing and a softer texture.
Notes
Press crust firmly using a flat-bottomed glass for best results.
Allow bars to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes after removing from freezer for easier slicing.
You can use thawed frozen strawberries—just drain excess moisture first.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + Time (Chill): 4 hours 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 4g