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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Flag Bars

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A simple, no-bake cheesecake bar recipe featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and a fresh strawberry and blueberry flag topping, perfect for summer parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves (optional)
  • ½ cup blueberries

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of finely crushed graham cracker crumbs with ⅓ cup melted butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture feels like wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your 9×13-inch pan to create an even layer. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to compact it tightly. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully incorporated. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
  3. Assemble the cheesecake layer: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the top gently. Return the pan to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Prepare the strawberry flag topping: Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them thinly, about ⅛-inch thick. Arrange the blueberries in the top left corner of the pan in a 3×3 grid to mimic the stars on the flag.
  5. Arrange strawberry stripes: Starting at the top right next to the blueberries, lay out strawberry slices in neat horizontal rows across the rest of the pan, alternating rows to create the flag’s stripes effect. Optionally, brush the strawberries with warmed strawberry jam for shine.
  6. Chill and serve: Chill the bars for at least 2 more hours or overnight for best texture. Slice into squares with a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped clean between cuts. Serve chilled.

Notes

Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold gently to keep filling airy. Chill crust and filling properly for best texture. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped clean between cuts for neat slices. Fresh strawberries are preferred over frozen to avoid sogginess. Can be made gluten-free or vegan with substitutions.

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