Description
No Bake Berry Cheesecake Bars are a delicious and easy dessert made with a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a vibrant berry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine fresh berries, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring, breaking up the berries, until the mixture thickens after approximately 10 minutes.
- Transfer the berry mixture to a blender and blend until smooth or use an immersion blender. Pass the mixture through a sieve and discard the seeds. Cool and refrigerate.
- Pulse graham crackers, sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Stream in melted butter until combined. Press the crumb mixture into a 9×9-inch pan lined with parchment paper, ensuring an even layer. Freeze until firm.
- Beat cold heavy cream in a chilled mixing bowl with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Start slow to prevent splattering. Refrigerate.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt, mixing until combined. Fold in whipped cream gently with a rubber spatula.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust using an offset spatula. Drop spoonfuls of berry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 8-12 hours until fully set. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing.
- This dessert should be prepared a day ahead for best results.
- Feel free to use any combination of berries you prefer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg