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Easy Star Spangled No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

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These no-bake cheesecake bars feature a creamy, tangy filling with a buttery graham cracker crust and fresh star-spangled berry topping, perfect for summer occasions and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: a few mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined. Add lemon juice or zest if using.
  3. Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
  5. Assemble the bars: Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  6. Add the star spangled topping: Arrange blueberries and raspberries on top in a star-and-stripe pattern before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill bowl and beaters for whipping cream for better results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling airy. Chill bars overnight for best texture. Add berry topping just before serving to keep berries fresh.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, cheesecake bars, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, easy cheesecake, berry topping, graham cracker crust

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