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Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars

Decadent Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars That Everyone Will Love

Enjoy these Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars that combine creaminess with a satisfying crunch, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs use pre-crushed for convenience
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter can substitute with margarine
For the Filling
  • 32 ounces Cream Cheese make sure it's softened
  • 1 cup Sugar feel free to reduce or substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature for better mixing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and eggs, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for about 40 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cream cheese, eggs, and butter to come to room temperature for optimal mixing. Press the crust firmly and avoid overbaking for best results.

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