No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

No-bake strawberry cheesecake bars are an easy dessert for summer! The buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a creamy strawberry cheesecake and juicy diced strawberries. The recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free friendly. It’s made with healthy ingredients, including cashews, coconut milk, and maple syrup. This strawberry dessert is so refreshing, you’ll be craving it during warm weather!

When you’re laying poolside this summer and longing for a refreshing dessert, look no further than these No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars! They are so wonderfully sweet, tart, and fruity, which makes them a satisfying way to cool off.

The bars begin with a crispy, buttery, and salty-sweet graham cracker crust. Then, the creamy strawberry cheesecake layer is added on top. Lastly, fresh diced strawberries are pressed into the cheesecake. It’s so simple, yet so delicious!

Since this is a no-bake dessert, there’s no oven required. You’ll just need one bowl, a pan, and a blender. Although you’d never know it, the recipe also happens to be vegan and dairy-free. Yup, it’s made no eggs and no cream cheese!

If you’re a fan of desserts with strawberries, you have to try my No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies and Chocolate Strawberry Fudge.

What are no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars made of?

• Graham cracker crumbs: You can use store bought graham cracker crumbs or easily make your own at home. If you’d like to make your own, add graham cracker sheets to a food processor. Then, blend until a flour-like mixture forms.
• Butter or dairy-free butter: I strongly recommend using unsalted vegan butter, since graham crackers are typically salty on their own. If you are not dairy-free, you can use regular butter.
• Cashews: Cashews are the main ingredient in the strawberry cheesecake layer. Make sure they are raw, not roasted and salted.
• Strawberries: Try to use fresh, ripe strawberries that are bright red and juicy. This will provide the best flavor and color.
• Coconut milk: Only use full-fat canned coconut milk. You can find it in the Asian cuisine aisle of the grocery store, near the curries and soups. Do not use light coconut milk (or coconut milk from a carton).
• Maple syrup: The strawberry cheesecake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making it refined sugar-free. Alternatively, you can use honey.
• Coconut oil: Refined coconut oil is flavorless and odorless, while unrefined coconut oil has a subtle coconut flavor. You can use either one for this dessert.
• Lemon juice: Lemon juices gives the cheesecake bars a tangy flavor, which mimics dairy cheesecake containing cream cheese.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract creates a sweeter flavor.
• Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor.

How to make no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars

Step 1: Prepare the graham cracker crust

First, line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some of the paper hanging over the edges. This will help you remove the bars later on.

Next, in a bowl, add graham cracker crumbs and melted vegan butter. Mix together until evenly combined. Transfer to the baking dish. Using clean hands or a silicone spatula, firmly press it against the bottom of the dish. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the vegan strawberry cheesecake

Then, add raw cashews, strawberries, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour the cheesecake over the crust. Top with diced strawberries, gently pressing them into the strawberry layer.

Step 3: Chill the no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars

After, chill the strawberry cheesecake bars inside the freezer for 4 hours (or overnight). Remove cheesecake from the freezer and let thaw for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How to store vegan strawberry cheesecake bars

Store these raw strawberry cheesecake bars inside a sealed container. Keep them in the freezer, and consume within 2 months. Let the bars thaw for 10 minutes before enjoying!

If you try these No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below!

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