No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars
A quick and refreshing no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake with tangy lemonade and fresh strawberries, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full crackers)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemonade (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
- Make the crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix in melted butter and sugar until crumbs hold together when pressed. Press evenly into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Freeze while preparing filling (about 10 minutes).
- Prepare the strawberries: Reserve a few small pieces for topping. Puree the rest until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix the cream cheese base: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add vanilla extract and lemonade, mixing well after each addition.
- Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Combine filling: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, then fold in pureed strawberries carefully.
- Assemble and freeze: Pour filling over chilled crust, smooth top, sprinkle reserved strawberry pieces. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Lift dessert using parchment paper edges, cut into bars with a sharp knife warmed under hot water. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Chill crust in freezer for firmness. Let bars sit 5-10 minutes at room temperature before serving if too hard. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 16 b
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake bars, strawberry lemonade, frozen dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven dessert