Cheesecake Bars
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Cheesecake Bars
Description
The Cheesecake Bars recipe begins by preparing a graham cracker crust from crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted unsalted butter pressed evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. The filling is created by beating softened cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, then gently incorporating eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the crust and baked at 325°F for 40 to 45 minutes, the bars set firmly but remain creamy.
Once baked, the cheesecake bars are chilled completely before serving to allow the texture to stabilize, making cutting cleaner and easier. The graham cracker crust adds a sweet, slightly crunchy contrast to the rich, velvety filling. This bar format provides a convenient way to enjoy cheesecake in sliceable portions without needing to prepare a full cake.
This dessert works well for parties or casual desserts and can be stored in the refrigerator after baking. The balance of tangy cream cheese and sweet crust defines its classic cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs , (24 full crackers)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 12 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Cheesecake Filling
- 32 ounces cream cheese , softened (4 blocks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together then press it into the baking dish in an even layer.
- To your stand mixer add the cream cheese and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Lower the speed to medium and add in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Carefully spread mixture on the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes, until set and firm.
- Chill completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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