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No Bake Cheesecake Bars

A square no bake cheesecake bar on a dessert plate.
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A simple graham cracker crust holds a creamy vanilla filling that sets up entirely in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (170g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85g)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12g)
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold (120ml)
  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (450g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the whipped cream to a separate bowl and place it in the refrigerator.
  5. In the same mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the chilled whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  7. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
  8. Refrigerate the pan for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the filling is firm.
  9. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the dessert out of the pan. Slice into squares before serving.

Notes

  • Wiping your knife clean with a damp paper towel between each cut helps create neat squares.
  • Do not use low-fat cream cheese or cream cheese spread from a tub, as the filling will not set properly.
  • If your kitchen is very warm, place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping the heavy cream.

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