Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and salty with these irresistible strawberry cheesecake pretzel crunch bars. Perfectly layered, these bars feature a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling, and vibrant fresh strawberries, making them an ideal treat for summer gatherings or a refreshing dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups crushed pretzels
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced thinly
Optional: additional whipped cream for serving
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the pretzels are evenly coated.
Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to form an even layer.
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cheesecake filling, about 15 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled pretzel crust, spreading it into an even layer.
Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly over the cheesecake filling.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Once set, remove the bars from the baking dish using a sharp knife. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
