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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

These easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious chilled recipe - the perfect dessert for hot summer days.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 289kcal
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 8 graham cracker sheets finely crushed
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted

For the cheesecake:

  • 10 strawberries medium sized
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

To make the crust:

  • Spray an 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
    8 graham cracker sheets, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup butter
  • Press the crust mixture into the bottom of your 8x8 baking pan using your fingers and give it a final press with the bottom of a cup.
  • Freeze the crust for 10-12 minutes.

To make the cheesecake:

  • While your crust is in the freezer, roughly chop the strawberries and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the strawberries for 25-30 seconds until warm and then mash them with a fork for about 30 seconds.
    10 strawberries
  • Transfer the mashed strawberries to a fine mesh strainer with a bowl underneath. Press the strawberries into the strainer allowing the juice to drip into the bowl. This should make 3 to 4 tablespoons of strawberry juice. Discard strawberry pulp and seeds.
  • Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese, and vanilla, adding 1 cup powdered sugar slowly on medium speed until smooth. Pour in strawberry juice and mix just until combined.
    16 oz cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the graham cracker crust. Freeze for 2-3 hours.
  • Once frozen, transfer the cheesecake onto a cutting board. Using a sharp knife cut into squares.
  • Garnish with a strawberry slice, best served immediately.
    fresh strawberries

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg