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No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

These No-Bake Cheesecake Bars are a dessert lover's dream! Creamy, sweet, and effortlessly made without an oven.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
  • 16 ounces Cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups Sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice optional
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream whipped to soft peaks

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Start by combining the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your lined baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with the granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) and mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
  4. Pour the filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  5. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  6. Once set, lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • These bars freeze beautifully; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Keep cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing.