🍋 No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
These bars are rich, velvety, and melt-in-your-mouth creamy — all layered on top of a sweet graham cracker crust and sprinkled with buttery crumbs. Perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you need a chill dessert that looks (and tastes) like a bakery treat.
✨ Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 full crackers)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but fresh!)
For topping (optional):
- Extra graham cracker crumbs for garnish
- Whipped cream or white chocolate curls
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the crust:
In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
→ Press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9×9 or 8×8-inch pan. Chill in the freezer for 15–20 minutes while you prep the filling.