Description

These Labor Day no-bake cherry cheesecake bars are ready in 10 minutes with zero oven heat. A creamy, tangy dessert that saves your summer evening.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 blocks (16 oz total) full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
21 oz can cherry pie filling
Fresh or frozen cherries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides, and grease lightly.
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix crumbs with melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt until it resembles damp sand.
Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, packing it down evenly.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until completely smooth.
In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the chilled bars and spread evenly.
Return to the fridge for 30 minutes to let the topping set slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use parchment paper for easy removal. If pie filling is runny, drain excess syrup. Use a hot, sharp knife for clean cuts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24
Sodium: 180
Fat: 16
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, cherry cheesecake bars, labor day dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven dessert