Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake Bars feature a graham cracker crust topped with a smooth cream cheese filling made from cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. After mixing and baking until set, the bars chill to develop a firm, creamy texture typical of cheesecake, presented in a convenient bar form. This dessert combines a crumbly base with a rich, dense filling, suitable for slicing and serving at gatherings or as a simple treat.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% 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.