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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Flag Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake layer, fresh strawberry topping arranged in a festive flag pattern, and a crunchy golden crust. Perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, crushed finely)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling (15 minutes): Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and airy.
  3. Assemble the cheesecake layer (5 minutes): Spread cheesecake filling evenly over chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the fruit topping (10 minutes): Hull and slice strawberries. Toss with granulated sugar and let sit 5-10 minutes to macerate. Arrange strawberries in stripes on cheesecake to mimic flag stripes. Place blueberries in top-left corner for the blue canton.
  5. Final chill (at least 1 hour): Refrigerate assembled bars for at least one hour before slicing. Use a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts for neat bars.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing. Keep bowl and beaters chilled when whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently to maintain airiness. Press crust firmly for best texture. Drain excess juice from macerated strawberries to avoid soggy bars. Chill bars thoroughly before slicing. Add fruit topping just before serving for freshest appearance. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free crust and coconut cream for dairy-free version.

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