Easy Creamy Frozen Strawberry Crunch Bars
A quick and easy no-bake frozen dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy strawberry filling, and a crunchy nut topping—perfect for summer treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, finely crushed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional; pecans or almonds)
- 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (for topping)
- Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan, spreading evenly and compacting. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool completely (15-20 minutes).
- Place chopped strawberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until coarsely pureed but still chunky (about 1 cup puree).
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth (about 2 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whip heavy cream separately until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). Gently fold strawberry puree into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped cream until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour creamy strawberry mixture over cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle remaining graham cracker crumbs and chopped nuts evenly over the top.
- Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Cut into 12 bars and garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened properly to avoid lumps. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mixture light and airy. Bake crust until golden and cool completely before adding filling to prevent sogginess. Let bars sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for best texture. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free crust and use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 3
Keywords: frozen dessert, strawberry bars, creamy dessert, summer treat, no bake, graham cracker crust, easy dessert