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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Cherry Cheesecake Bars: A No-Bake Dessert You’ll Love


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9-16 bars (depending on cut size) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These no-bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy cheesecake layer, and a sweet cherry topping. Perfect for any celebration, they’re simple to prepare and best served chilled.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 2 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup half and half cream
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar; press into an 8×8-inch pan. Chill.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cream, honey, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Spread over crust. Chill for 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars and top with cherry pie filling. Chill another hour.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
  • Allow sufficient chilling time for clean cuts and perfect texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American-inspired