These lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Topped with fresh sliced strawberries, you won’t be able to resist this refreshing no bake dessert!
Strawberry lemon cheesecake bars are perfect for graduation, baby showers, Mother’s Day brunch, or any celebration that calls for a little something extra.
And since you don’t have to bake them, this dessert is perfect for warmer weather when you don’t want to use the oven.
Ingredients for Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These creamy sweet bars start with a cookie crust and are topped with delicious strawberries.
Make the filling using basic ingredients that are easy to find.
You will need the following ingredients:
For the Crust:
- One 11-ounce box chessman cookies
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Three 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
- Top with 1 quart strawberries, sliced
How to Make Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
This no bake dessert is so easy to throw together. That said, you will need to allow time to let it chill so this recipe is a great one to make the night before you need it.
To start, crush the Cheeseman cookies with a rolling pin inside of a large plastic zipper bag.
Pour in the melted butter and sugar and mix until all of the cookie crumbles are well coated.
Then, press into the bottom of a 9×13 dish and place in the freezer while preparing the filling.
Using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice and sour cream until smooth.
Add in powdered sugar, one cup at a time and beat until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the previously whipped cream, but be sure not to not over mix. You don’t want to remove the air out of the whipped cream.
Remove dish from freezer and spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Garnish with freshly sliced strawberries or lemon swirls and enjoy!
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover cheesecake bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
If you plan to make this dessert ahead of time, do not add the strawberry slices until ready to serve.
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These no bake lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect sweet treat for parties, cookouts, and holidays. I hope you love them!
For more cheesecake recipes, be sure to try our cheesecake waffle bowls and these pineapple cheesecake bars.
Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 box Chessman cookies 11 oz size
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Three 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream at room temperature
- 1 quart strawberries sliced
Instructions
- To start, crush the Cheeseman cookies with a rolling pin inside of a large plastic zipper bag.
- Pour the melted butter and sugar into the bag and mix until all of the cookie crumbles are well coated.
- Then, press cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 dish and place in the freezer while preparing the filling.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice and sour cream until smooth.
- Add in powdered sugar, one cup at a time and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the previously whipped cream, but be sure not to not over mix. You don’t want to remove the air out of the whipped cream.
- Remove dish from freezer and spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- When ready to eat, garnish with freshly sliced strawberries or lemon swirls and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is estimated. For the most accurate info, always doublecheck with your ingredients.