I am so excited to be back with another no bake cheesecake recipe. This one is perfect for Easter and I am super eager for you to try them. You know Spring and Easter are near when all the pretty colored egg shaped candy comes to the stores.
No bake Cheesecake Bars are one of my favorite things to make. They are pretty simple to make and require no baking. I love that you can switch up the crust and the toppings a lot. You could use graham crackers for the crust or ginger snaps, vanilla wafers or any type of crunchy cookie.
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I have a series called my “No Bake Cheesecake Bar Series” and I love to make different no bake cheesecake bars for different holidays and seasons. I’ve done Pecan Pie No-Bake Cheesecake Bars, No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Apple Crisp No-Bake Cheesecake Bars, Pumpkin Swirl No-Bake Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bars, No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Bars and now with Girl Scout cookie season near and Easter on the way, I made Samoa No Bake Cheesecake Bars.
If you have any other cheesecake bar recipes you’d like me to make, let me know by messaging me on instagram!! I would love to hear your suggestions so I can continue my series. I love no bake desserts and cheesecake so these are perfect!!
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These Samoa No bake cheesecake bars start out with a shortbread cookie crust. I went to the store and found some shortbread cookies, crushed them up and used them to make the crust. You need a couple cups or however much it takes to cover your dish. My recipes are usually fit for a 9 by 13 inch pan. I usually use 1 pack of graham crackers (about 9.) For these, you can make your own shortbread, buy some from the store, or you could even use Vanilla wafer cookies.
Next, is the cheesecake filling. This part, for the most part, is usually the same. It’s cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla and then either whipped up heavy whipping cream folded in or I often use Truwhip. (which is a tub of whipped topping that’s similar to Cool Whip but better for you)
As for the toppings, these have Caramel mixed with coconut and a drizzle of homemade chocolate ganache to represent the Girl Scouts Samoa cookies. I love that the toppings when making cheesecake bars are so versatile. You can add fruit compotes, chocolate, cookie butter, peanut butter, caramel sauce!! So many options. The base no bake cheesecake bars are always good and then you can choose whichever one you’re in the mood for!
What You’ll Need:
- Shortbread Cookies
- Butter (unsalted)
- Cream Cheese
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Tub whipped topping (I use Truwhip)
- Shredded coconut (toasted)
- Heavy whipping cream
- Salt
- Chocolate chips
- Mini Egg Candy
Let’s Get Started!!
Samoa No Bake Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Method
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add your crushed shortbread cookies and melted butter and mix until it comes together but still crumbly.
- Pour your mixture into a 9 by 13 inch baking dish and press down until even.
- Let chill in the freezer in between making each layer.
- In a large bowl, add your cream cheese, vanilla extract and brown sugar and using a hand mixer, whip until well combined.
- Fold in your whipped topping (I use Truwhip) until combined and smooth.
- Add your mixture into your crust and using an off set spatula spread it out evenly and place back into the freezer to chill.
- In a sauce pan over medium heat add your butter and brown sugar and let melt. Stir until they are fully combined and let mixture cook until it bubbles. Once it starts to bubble continue stirring and cooking for about two more minutes.
- Remove from heat and add your salt, vanilla extract and heavy cream and stir until it comes together.
- Let cool. Fold in your toasted coconut and spread over your cheesecake bars. Place back in the freezer.
- In a large measuring cup, add your heavy whipping cream and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Add your chocolate chips and let sit in the heavy cream for a few minutes and then stir until your chocolate ganache comes together.
- Drizzle your chocolate ganache over your cheesecake bars like on Samoa cookies and top with mini egg candies.
- Cut into bars, serve, share & enjoy!!
Notes
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