This slightly sweet and chilled berry dessert has a smooth rich cheesecake layer with a packed buttery graham cracker crust. Best of all, there's no baking required for these No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars.
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper making sure to leave a 2-inch overhang on all sides (for easy removal).
In a medium-sized bowl stir the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together until fully mixed and crumbly. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm.
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
Place the cream cheese, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla into a blender and begin blending at a slow speed. Pulse the ingredients if necessary to get them to move around. Increase the speed to fully combine the mixture into a smooth consistency.
Place the mixture into a large bowl. Scoop half of the cool whip into the strawberry mixture and using a spatula fold it in gently. Repeat with the remaining cool whip.
Pour the strawberry mixture over the prepared and chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with the spatula.
Place the pan into the freezer to chill and firm for at least 4 hours.
When ready to serve or eat the cheesecake remove the pan from the freezer and let sit for 30 minutes before slicing. Use the parchment overhang to remove the cheesecake from the pan. Run a sharp knife under hot water before slicing into squares. Top with some additional cool whip and sliced strawberries.
Notes
To store the strawberry cheesecake, keep it in the freezer. When ready to serve remove it and let it sit 30 minutes before eating.