These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars are a creamy, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a smooth cream cheese and strawberry filling that sets in the freezer, without the need for an oven. It’s quick to prepare, customisable with fresh berries, and perfect for parties or teatime.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
1½ cupsGraham cracker crumbs
6 tbspButter (melted)
¼ cupGranulated sugar
For the cheesecake:
550 gm (1 pack)Cream cheese (room temperature)
1¼ cupsStrawberries (chopped)
1 cupGranulated sugar
1 tspVanilla extract
1 cupCool Whip (thawed)
for garnishAdditional fresh strawberries (optional)
Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press evenly into the pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
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Prepare the strawberry cheesecake filling
Blend chopped strawberries and sugar until smooth. Add cream cheese and vanilla; blend until creamy. Transfer to a bowl and fold in whipped cream until smooth.
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Assemble the bars
Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust. Smooth with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
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Serve
Use parchment paper to lift the cheesecake slab from the pan. Transfer to a chopping board and slice into bars and top with fresh strawberries (optional). Serve immediately for a firmer, frozen texture, or let it soften at room temperature for 30 minutes.