No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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A simple layered dessert combining a crunchy cookie crust with a smooth cheesecake filling and a fresh strawberry topping. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers vanilla wafer cookies, unsalted butter, cream cheese 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch pan to form the crust.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Fold 1 cup whipped topping gently into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cookie crust layer.
Step 5: Warm 1/2 cup strawberry jam until pourable and spread over the cheesecake layer, then top with 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries.
Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars and serving.