Description
These Amazing Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, decadent cheesecake filling, these bars are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Creamy Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparing the Graham Cracker Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, add melted butter, press into pan.
- Creating the Creamy Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add eggs one at a time, mix well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Assembling and Baking Your Cheesecake Bars: Pour filling over crust, spread evenly, bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cooling and Chilling for Perfect Cheesecake Bars: Cool in pan on wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Allow bars to cool completely before chilling to prevent a sticky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Bars, Dessert, Easy Recipe, Creamy Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Crust
