Description
These No Bake Cheesecake Bars are an easy, creamy dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a smooth cheesecake filling and luscious pie filling. Perfect for quick gatherings or a sweet treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Topping:
- 2 21-ounce cans pie filling (such as cherry or blueberry)
Instructions
- Make the Graham Cracker Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted salted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form an even crust. Place it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bars: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled graham cracker crust and spread it into an even layer with a spatula. Next, spoon the pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer, smoothing to cover completely.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 4 hours or until they are fully set and firm enough to cut into squares.
- Serve: Once set, cut into squares and serve cold for a refreshing no bake dessert.
Notes
- If you want smaller portions, this recipe can be made in an 8×8-inch pan or a pie plate using proportionally reduced amounts.
- Feel free to skip the pie topping and serve the bars with different toppings like cherry or blueberry pie filling, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce to suit your taste.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
