No-Bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake Bars

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

These no-bake cheesecake bars feature a smooth cream cheese layer topped with a vibrant mixed berry compote on a crunchy graham cracker crust. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 35 minutes layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, cream cheese, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into a 9x9-inch baking pan and bake for 8 minutes until set and golden. Remove and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Spread this evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
4. Step 4: While the cheesecake sets, prepare the berry topping: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups mixed berries, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until berries start to break down. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the berries. Cook for another 2 minutes until thickened and glossy. Let cool completely.
5. Step 5: Once the cheesecake layer is firm, spoon the cooled berry compote evenly over the top. Refrigerate for an additional hour before slicing into 12 bars and serving.