Description
These cheesecake bars offer a velvety smooth texture that melts in your mouth, with a rich, creamy flavor balanced by a hint of tanginess from the cream cheese. The buttery graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch, making each bite a perfect harmony of creamy and crunchy sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cheesecake bars can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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