Description
Indulge in creamy, rich, and irresistible Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars. This easy-to-follow recipe combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a velvety cream cheese filling, topped with your choice of decadent flavors. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or simply treating yourself at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate drizzle
- Crushed nuts
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Make the Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Assemble & Bake:
- Spread the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
Chill & Slice:
- Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars using a sharp knife.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with your favorite toppings before serving!
Notes
- For extra smoothness, use room-temperature ingredients.
- Parchment paper helps with easy removal.
- Get creative with toppings—berries, nuts, or chocolate work wonderfully!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars, Cheesecake Recipe, Easy Dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert, Graham Cracker Crust