Simple yet impressive, these no-bake cheesecake bars are lightly sweet, a bit tart and oh so creamy. Not too tricky or labor-intensive to make, this recipe gives you a knockout cheesecake dessert without the complex process that traditional cheesecakes can require. Made with fresh blackberries, a fluffy, light filling and buttery graham cracker crust, this refreshing chilled treat will become a go-to favorite.
Blackberry-Lime No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 505 kcal
Ingredients
Blackberry topping
- 6 oz. blackberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Crust
- 1-1/4 cups crushed graham crackers about 1 sleeve
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 blocks (16 oz.) cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Blackberry topping
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In saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, sugar and lime juice. Smash blackberries with fork until broken down and mixture thickens, about 8 minutes.
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Pour into bowl through fine mesh strainer to remove seeds; let cool. (Note: Mixture will remain liquidy.)
Graham cracker crust
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In food processor, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs.
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To mixing bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter and mix until consistency similar to wet sand.
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Into 8x8-inch baking dish, add mixture evenly and press firmly with bottom of glass or measuring cup into even, flat layer.
Cheesecake filling
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In a large bowl, using hand mixer (or in bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment), beat cream and 1/8 cup honey until stiff peaks form. Transfer whipped cream to another bowl.
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In the bowl used to whip cream, beat cream cheese and remaining 1/8 cup honey until smooth. Add yogurt, vanilla, lime juice and salt. Beat until no lumps remain. Add ¼ cup whipped cream and stir into cream cheese mixture. Gently fold in remaining heavy cream mixture until combined, being careful not to over mix.
Assembly
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Add filling to crust and smooth top with spatula.
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Spoon blackberry topping onto cheesecake and spread evenly to cover top.
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Cover carefully with plastic wrap and refrigerate until solid and well chilled, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
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Slice into bars prior to serving. Garnish each slice with whole blackberry, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Blackberry-Lime No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 21g105%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 317mg13%
Potassium 178mg5%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1311IU26%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.