Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these luscious Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, featuring a creamy filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, these bars are easy to make and even easier to devour. With a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors, you’ll find yourself craving just one more piece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream; fold in lemon zest if using.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg