No-Bake Strawberry Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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¼ cup granulated sugar
→ Cheesecake
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2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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1 ¼ cups strawberries, chopped
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
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Additional fresh strawberries, optional garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
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Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of the baking pan in an even layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Add strawberries and sugar to a blender or food processor and blend until finely chopped. Add cream cheese and vanilla; blend until smooth and well combined. Transfer to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the Cool Whip.
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Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan onto a cutting board. Slice into bars and optionally top with fresh strawberries. Serve immediately as a frozen treat or let soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Pulse about 8 graham crackers in your food processor to make crumbs.
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.