Description
Savor the delightful experience of these rich and velvety cheesecake bars, perfectly balanced with a creamy filling resting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Ideal for gatherings or as a satisfying treat after a long day, each bite promises to elevate your dessert game. With customizable toppings and an easy preparation process, these cheesecake bars are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Slowly add eggs one at a time while mixing gently until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for 25-30 minutes or until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg