Description
These No Bake Cheesecake Bars are an easy and delightful dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy cheesecake filling and your choice of pie filling. Perfect for quick prep and a cool, refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 full-sized graham cracker sheets pulverized)
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 8-ounce tubs whipped topping, thawed
- 2 21-ounce cans pie filling (e.g., cherry, blueberry)
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted salted butter, and 1/3 cup sugar until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan to form an even crust layer. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 2/3 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the 2 tubs (16 ounces total) of thawed whipped topping until fully combined and light.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bars: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly to cover the entire crust layer. Next, spoon the pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer, smoothing it out for an attractive finish.
- Chill and Set: Place the assembled bars in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm and set. Once chilled, cut into squares and serve cold for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- If using a smaller pan such as a pie plate or 8x8-inch pan, adjust quantities accordingly.
- Feel free to skip the pie filling topping and serve cheesecake bars with syrup options like cherry or blueberry pie filling, chocolate syrup, or caramel for variety.
- For easier slicing, chill the bars thoroughly before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
