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Cheesecake Bars, stacked three together with strawberries on top

Cheesecake Bars

This cheesecake bars recipe makes a decadent dessert that's perfect for a special occasion. They're easy to make, and oh so delicious!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake bars, Cheesecake bars recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 569 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the graham cracker crust

  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs - I used store-bought crushed graham crackers
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt

For the cheesecake filling

  • 4 8ounce packages of regular cream cheese - softened at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs - at room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

For serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x13 baking pan with foil then spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.

  2. Combine the crust ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it out evenly into the bottom of the pan.

  3. Place the pan in the oven and bake the crust for 10 minutes. Then remove it and let it cool while you mix up the cheesecake filling. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

  4. Add the cream cheese and sugar to a large bowl and beat it with a hand mixer until smooth. You can also do this using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Add the eggs in one at a time, mixing as you add them to ensure they are fully incorporated into the filling.
  5. Then fold in the sour cream and vanilla.
  6. Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust and spread it out to the edges of the pan. Place it into the oven and bake it for 40-45 minutes. It may have some small cracks in the top but that is okay. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
  7. Cover it and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours.
  8. Cut it into even size squares and serve it topped with macerated strawberries.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 154mg51%
Sodium 401mg17%
Potassium 174mg5%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1361IU27%
Vitamin C 0.05mg0%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.