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Judy John

No Bake Strawberry Bars Dessert

No bake strawberry bars dessert combines a crisp crumb crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping into easy chilled squares.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs fine crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 1.5 cups whipped topping thawed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 3 cups strawberries sliced
  • 0.25 cup strawberry jam warmed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray
  • 8x8 Pan
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar until evenly moistened. Press firmly into lined pan for a crisp base.
  2. Chill crust for 10 minutes until set.
  3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Fold in whipped topping gently for a light creamy texture.
  5. Spread filling over chilled crust and smooth the top evenly.
  6. Toss strawberries with warmed jam, then arrange over filling attractively.
  7. Refrigerate until firm. Lift from pan and cut clean bars with a warm knife.

Notes

For softer bars, chill until just set. For firmer clean slices, freeze 15 minutes before cutting. Use parchment for easy lifting and assembly handling. Swap strawberries with blueberries or peaches for flavor changes. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.