Looking for an easy, no-bake summer dessert that won’t melt you in the kitchen?
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bars are exactly what you need. Packed with creamy filling, nostalgic strawberry crunch topping, and zero oven time—they’re a hit at summer cookouts, BBQs, and yes, 4th of July parties.
I remember chasing after the ice cream truck as a kid just for that iconic Strawberry Shortcake Bar.
These cheesecake bars are my grown-up, oven-free twist on that same classic flavor—except now, I don’t have to run down the street to get one.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Golden Oreos, crushed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
For the crunch topping
- 1 cup Golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- 1. Make the crust: Mix crushed Golden Oreos and melted butter. Press into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Chill.
- 2. Make filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- 3. Make crunch topping: Pulse Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a blender. Add melted butter and pulse once. Sprinkle over filling
- .4. Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve cold!
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FAQs:
Can I use graham crackers instead of Golden Oreos?
Yes, but it will change the nostalgic strawberry shortcake flavor.
Can I freeze them?
Yes! Just thaw for 10–15 minutes before serving for a frozen treat.
Reader Comments:
🍓 Jessica B.> “Made these for a pool party and they were gone before I could grab a second! Everyone thought they were store-bought.”
🍓 Eric D.> “Tastes exactly like the ice cream bar I loved as a kid. 10/10 will make again.”
🔥 Planning your next summer bash? Pin or print this recipe—because once you try these bars, they’ll be on repeat all summer long.