No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Bars Recipe
These no-bake strawberry chocolate dessert bars are a luscious layered treat combining crunchy dark chocolate granola, creamy strawberry cheesecake, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfectly chilled, they offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors without the need for baking, making them an easy and impressive dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Topping
- 9 oz Grandy Organics Dark Chocolate Coconola
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped (divided; 1/2 cup reserved for topping)
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 5.1 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream (remaining after 1/2 cup used above)
Whipped Topping
- 8 oz whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare Toppings: Set aside 1/2 cup of the dark chocolate granola and 1/2 cup of the chopped strawberries to be used as toppings later in the recipe.
- Form Base: Spread the remaining granola evenly into the bottom of a 7×10 inch baking dish with sides at least 2 1/2 inches high, creating a sturdy base layer for the dessert.
- Make Strawberry Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, chopped strawberries (except reserved portion), and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined to create the strawberry cheesecake layer.
- Layer the Cheesecake: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the granola base in the baking dish.
- Prepare Chocolate Pudding: In another bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and the remaining 2 1/4 cups of heavy cream on high speed until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
- Add Pudding Layer: Spread the thickened chocolate pudding evenly over the strawberry cheesecake layer.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the whipped cream or whipped topping over the chocolate pudding layer, smoothing it out gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled dessert bars for at least one hour to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Add Final Toppings: Remove from refrigerator and sprinkle the reserved granola and chopped strawberries over the top for added texture and decoration.
- Serve: Slice into bars and enjoy this indulgent no-bake strawberry chocolate dessert.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to blend smoothly.
- Chilling time can be extended to up to 4 hours for firmer bars.
- For an extra crunch, lightly toast the granola before layering.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry dessert, chocolate pudding bars, granola bars, layered dessert, easy dessert
