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Cheesecake Bars
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
16
Small Squares (8-inch square pan)
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crushed
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 2 packages packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, letting edges hang over the side, and grease foil.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the butter, brown sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake the crust until beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl, scraping down bowl and beaters as needed. Gradually beat the sugar until incorporated, about 1 minute. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until completely combined. Beat in the sour cream, lemon juice and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Bake the bars until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan, set on a wire rack, about 2 hours, then cover with foil and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove bars from pan using foil and cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
- Plan Ahead: the bars need to cool completely (about 2 hours) and chill in the fridge (about 3 hours) before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
246mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Small Squares (8-inch square pan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.