No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Bars
Creamy, fruity, and refreshingly cool, these no-bake berry cheesecake bars are the perfect summer dessert for warm-weather gatherings or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups (200g) of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Combine the crumbs with 1/2 cup (113g) of melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat 16oz (450g) of softened cream cheese with 1 cup (120g) of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crust. Add a layer of fresh berries (about 2 cups total), then top with the remaining cheesecake mixture.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
- Before serving, garnish with extra fresh berries and a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired. Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling. Chill the bars for at least 4 hours to allow them to set properly. For a gluten-free option, substitute graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, berry dessert, summer treat, easy dessert, cheesecake bars