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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert combining a salty pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pretzels, crushed (about 6 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (about 113 grams or 4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (450 grams)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml or 12 fl oz), chilled
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams) – optional for macerating strawberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush pretzels finely but leave some small chunks. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth (2-3 minutes). In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (3-4 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until combined.
  3. Assemble the bars: Spread cheesecake filling evenly over cooled pretzel crust. Smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  4. Prepare the strawberry topping: Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let macerate for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve: Spoon strawberries evenly over cheesecake layer. Cut into bars with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean edges. Serve chilled.

Notes

Press crust firmly before baking to avoid sogginess. Chill cream cheese beforehand for smoother whipping. Use chilled heavy cream and fold whipped cream gently to preserve airiness. Add strawberry topping just before serving to keep crust crisp. Bars taste better after chilling overnight.

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