Description
Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust and double-strawberry filling—perfect fruity, refreshing dessert without the oven!
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1 sleeve (9 crackers, 140 grams) graham crackers
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5 tablespoons (71 grams) unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
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3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
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2 cups (47 grams) freeze-dried strawberries
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1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
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16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 1/4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1/2 cup (180 grams) heavy cream, chilled
Optional garnish:
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Fresh strawberry slices
Instructions
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Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhangs.
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Pulse graham crackers in a food processor. Add melted butter and pulse until moistened.
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Press crust mixture into pan base. Chill while preparing filling.
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Blend sugar, freeze-dried strawberries, and salt to a fine powder.
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Add cream cheese, lemon juice, and fresh strawberries; blend smooth.
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In a bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Fold strawberry-cream cheese mixture into whipped cream gently.
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Pour over crust, smooth top, and cover. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
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Let thaw in fridge for 30 minutes before slicing.
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Lift with parchment, cut into squares, and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Make ahead for parties or gatherings.
- Keep frozen for up to one week.
- For a tangier flavor, increase lemon juice to 1.5 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American