Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars
Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy dessert bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth cream cheese filling. They offer all the decadence of classic cheesecake in a convenient, portable format—perfect for parties or everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 9-12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 oz) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until evenly combined. Press into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and eggs, and beat until creamy. Mix in sour cream and flour if using.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Cut into bars and serve plain or topped with fruit, chocolate, or caramel.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Add lemon zest or melted chocolate for flavor variations.
Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version.
Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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