Strawberry Crunch Bars
Delightful Strawberry Crunch Bars featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and juicy strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crunchy Base: In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, coconut flakes, and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish, creating a firm, even base.
- Macerate the Strawberries: In another bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with sugar, allowing them to macerate for about 10 minutes.
- Whip Up the Creamy Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping gently until well blended.
- Layer It All Together: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, followed by the macerated strawberries.
- Chill and Set: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Can be pre-frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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