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Jennifer Johnson

Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake Bars: Indulge in Rich Delight!

Indulge in the rich delight of creamy vanilla cheesecake bars, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and continue to mix until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the sour cream, flour, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake bars inside for an additional 30 minutes to cool gradually. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • These cheesecake bars serve 12.
  • For a chocolate twist, swirl in some melted chocolate into the cheesecake batter before baking.
  • Top the cooled cheesecake bars with fresh berries or a fruit compote for added flavor and decoration.

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