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No-Bake Flag Cheesecake Bars

No-Bake Flag Cheesecake Bars

Emily
Creamy no-bake cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust and patriotic berry topping perfect for 4th of July celebrations
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bars
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Food processor
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 16 sheets graham crackers finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Pulse graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix in sugar and salt, then stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of 9x13-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze while preparing filling.
  • Beat cream cheese with hand mixer for 3-5 minutes until smooth and fluffy, scraping bowl often.
  • Add confectioners sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated with no lumps.
  • In separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate.
  • Spread filling over chilled crust, smoothing top with offset spatula. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Arrange blueberries in square at top left corner for flag field. Create alternating stripes with sliced strawberries and exposed white cheesecake.
  • Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into 20 bars with sharp knife, wiping between cuts.

Notes

  • Cream cheese must be at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling
  • Heavy cream should be cold for maximum volume when whipped
  • Bars can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored covered in refrigerator
  • Use fresh berries for best appearance and texture
  • Dip knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts for clean slices
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