Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
These Vanilla Cheesecake Bars are the perfect spring and summer treat. They are luscious and creamy, incredibly easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs, about 10 graham cracker sheets
- 6 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz plain cream cheese, softened to room temp
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- fresh blueberries, optional
- fresh strawberries, optional
- whipped cream, optional
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
- parchment paper
- hand mixer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- First, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the butter and granulated sugar
- Press firmly into the bottom of a loaf pan. The loaf pan should be lined with parchment paper
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar using a hand mixer
- Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, beat until just combined
- Next, pour the batter on top of the graham cracker layer
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 45-50 minutes. The edges should be brown and the top should be set with a slight jiggle in the middle
- Next, remove from the oven and chill at room temp for 2 hours
- Refrigerate 6+ hours or overnight
- Slice and top with whipped cream, blueberries and strawberries
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 363kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 322mg, Potassium: 107mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 873IU, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg