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Gordon Moriarty

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy no-bake cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust and fresh strawberry topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 455
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust
  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • For the filling
  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • For the topping
  • 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Optional
  • whipped cream
  • extra sliced strawberries

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • small saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan and chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Beat heavy cream to stiff peaks and refrigerate.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice, and beat until creamy.
  5. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spread over the chilled crust. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  6. Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water and cook until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
  7. Spoon topping over the cheesecake layer and chill 30 to 60 minutes more.
  8. Lift from the pan, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

  • Use full-fat brick cream cheese for the best set.
  • Chill fully before slicing for clean edges.
  • Cool the topping completely before adding it to the bars.
 

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