No-Bake Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Bark
Make this simple, no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham cracker crust, bright lemon cheesecake filling, and sweet strawberry topping, all frozen into an easy-to-break bark.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (from about 4 large strawberries)
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Spread half of the lemon cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Return the pan to the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Gently spread the strawberry puree over the set lemon layer.
- Top the strawberry layer with the remaining lemon cheesecake filling, spreading it carefully to cover the puree layer.
- Sprinkle the sliced fresh strawberries over the top layer.
- Freeze the bark for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bark from the pan. Place it on a cutting board and break it into irregular pieces.
- Keep the bark stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
- For the best texture, allow the bark to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before breaking or serving.
- If you want a more distinct strawberry layer, chill the puree layer for 30 minutes before adding the final lemon layer.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35