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Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Flag Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake layer topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged in a patriotic flag design. Perfect for summer gatherings and 4th of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan, packing down firmly.
  2. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  6. Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface.
  7. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows across two-thirds of the top, leaving a square in the upper left corner for blueberries. Fill that square with fresh blueberries.
  8. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Cut into bars and garnish with fresh mint if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften for 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill crust before adding filling to prevent sogginess. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese to keep filling airy. Chill assembled bars at least 4 hours for best slicing. Use fresh berries for topping to avoid soggy bars. Variations include using almond flour for gluten-free crust or coconut cream for dairy-free option.

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