Description
Cheesecake bars are the perfect cross between rich cheesecake and convenient finger food. Creamy, buttery, and endlessly customizable—they’re fast, fun, and always a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
16 oz cream cheese (room temp)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla bean
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla; mix gently.
4. Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
6. Cool for 30 minutes at room temp, then chill in fridge for at least 2 hours.
7. Slice with a sharp, hot knife for clean edges. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
Avoid overbaking—look for a slight jiggle in the center.
Add fruit swirls or chocolate drizzle before baking for extra flair.
Try seasonal twists like pumpkin or lemon for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cheesecake bars, easy dessert, baked cheesecake, potluck dessert, homemade cheesecake