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These delicious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are perfect for summer parties and holiday cookouts!
You always need a great no-bake dessert ready to go in the summer, just like these strawberry cheesecake bars! It’s ultra convenient, super delicious, and extremely versatile–Just check out the tips section at the bottom to make it fit for every occasion!
These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars have four amazing flavors for a combination of flavors and textures you will love. The classic buttery graham crust, rich and tangy strawberry cheesecake, creamy vanilla pudding, and light whipped cream and berries… It’s the whole package! Everyone has their personal favorite layer, making it ideal for potlucks, cookouts, parties, and gatherings!
Obsessed with this flavor combo? Me too! Try these Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles or these Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bar Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you need for this no-bake dessert. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card below.
- Crust: graham cracker crumbs, crushed pecans, and salted butter (melted)
- Cheesecake Layer: (softened) cream cheese, whipped cream, chopped strawberries, and confectioner’s sugar.
- Pudding Layer: instant vanilla pudding mix and milk
- Topping: whipped cream and berries
How to make layered no-bake cheesecake bars
This is the perfect recipe when you want to put in minimum effort for maximum presentation! The layers make this look super impressive, but there’s really no cooking involved. You will need an 11×7 baking dish, a mixing bowl, an electric mixer, and an accessible freezer so you can freeze the dish between each step.
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients until it has a texture similar to wet sand. Press into the baking dish and freeze.
- Mix the cheesecake layer: Beat together cheesecake layer ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread the cheesecake layer over the chilled crust and freeze.
- Add the pudding layer and whipped cream: Mix together pudding layer ingredients in a bowl and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes until mixture has thickened. Spread over chilled cheesecake layer. Once smooth, spoon whipped cream on top, spread to cover, and freeze for 1 hour or refrigerate for 4+ hours.
How to serve strawberry cheesecake bars
When ready to serve, top with berries, slice into 8 square bars, and serve. You could add fresh herbs or chocolate sauce if you want to push it over the top! For parties, serve slices plain and allow guests to add the berries or other toppings they prefer.
Storage
These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars can be kept in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 months or in the fridge for about a week. If taking this to a potluck, I recommend at least freezing it overnight so it travels super well.
Tips, Ideas, and Variations
- Chill between each step. This time in the freezer really helps each layer set properly, allowing you and your family to enjoy this sooner rather than later!
- Decorate it for any occasion. Use different color/shape fruits to create patterns, images, words, even a flag for patriotic holidays!
- Try other flavor combinations. Add cocoa powder, cinnamon, or espresso powder to the crust if you prefer chocolate, spiced, or latte flavored desserts. Swap out the vanilla instant pudding for butterscotch, banana, or pistachio (great for St. Patrick’s Day!). Replace the strawberries for other fruits, crushed Oreos, peanut butter, or caramel for different delicious cheesecake layers!
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Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (no bake dessert)
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cookie crumbs, gluten-free if that is important to you.
- 1/3 cup pecans, crushed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
Vanilla Pudding Layer
- 1 5.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups milk
Topping
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pecans and melted salted butter. Stir the crust until it resembles wet sand. Press the crust into an 11×7 baking pan and set in the freezer while you work on the next layer.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, fresh strawberries, confectioners sugar and whipped cream in a large mixing bowl and beat until the strawberries are incorporated and a smooth cheesecake mixture has formed.
- Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the strawberry cheesecake layer evenly over the crust. Place the dish back in the freezer.
- Next, rinse the mixing bowl clean and add one package of vanilla instant pudding mix and two cups of cold milk. Beat over medium speed for 2 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
- Remove the dish from the freezer and add the pudding layer. Next, add the remaining whipped cream for the topping. Place the dish back in the freezer for at least one hour or in the fridge for at least 4 hours to allow the layers time to set.
- Just before serving add the additional berries.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
