Description
- This creamy cheesecake bar recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, smooth filling perfect for parties or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until fully smooth.
Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool at room temp for 1 hour.
Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Lift out, slice, and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Let all ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.
- Chill bars completely before slicing for clean, neat cuts.
- Freeze individual bars by wrapping tightly and storing in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Allow bars to chill at least 3 hours to set properly and develop flavor.
- Top with fruits, sauces, or whipped cream just before serving for variety.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: America
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg