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Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake bar recipe that holds its shape perfectly with a creamy texture and fresh strawberry topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom until spongy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Warm the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until dissolved (do not boil). Slowly drizzle warm gelatin into cream cheese mixture while beating on low speed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until smooth, fluffy, and thick enough to hold shape.
  6. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over cooled crust and smooth the top.
  7. Mix chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for a few minutes to macerate.
  8. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over cheesecake layer. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to set fully.
  9. Cut into bars using a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean edges. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Bloom gelatin properly to avoid clumps. Whip cream to stiff peaks but do not overbeat. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airiness. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean slices. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free crust, use almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.

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