Fresh & Fruity No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Fresh & Fruity No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are just the thing for hot summer days—when you want a little something sweet but don’t dare turn on the oven. A Simple, Seasonal Treat from Our Homestead Kitchen.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

cooling time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dessert recipe, easy recipe, fruit recipe, Holiday Dessert, no-bake recipe, summer dessert

Servings: Servings, 8 x 8 pan

Calories: 284kcal

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Equipment

Stand Mixer

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

1 ½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs homemade or store-bought
6 Tablespoons Butter melted
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar

Creamy Strawberry Filling

16 Ounces Cream Cheese (2) 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 ¼ Cups Freeze-Dried Strawberries finely ground, or fresh strawberries, chopped
3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Whipped Topping Like Cool Whip, thawed
Optional: fresh strawberry slices strawberry syrup, or jam for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Crust. In a mixing bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well blended.
1 ½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs, 6 Tablespoons Butter, ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
Press the crust into a parchment-lined baking pan (8x8 or 9x9). Use the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even layer.
Place it in the fridge to set while you make the filling.
If you keep a stash of homemade graham crackers, crush them into fine crumbs for a truly from-scratch basic graham cracker crust.
Make the Cheesecake Filling. Beat the room temperature cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
16 Ounces Cream Cheese
Mix in the sugar, vanilla extract and freeze-dried strawberries (or mash fresh ones).
1 ¼ Cups Freeze-Dried Strawberries, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
Fold in the Cool Whip gently until combined into a fluffy, creamy filling.
1 Cup Whipped Topping
Spread the mixture over your crust and smooth out the top.
Chill and Enjoy. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
Optional. Just before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices, jam, or even a drizzle of strawberry syrup if you have it.
Optional: fresh strawberry slices
Use a sharp knife to slice into neat cheesecake squares and serve cold for a refreshing sweet treat that everyone will rave about.

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