Midnight Countdown Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the creamy delight of Midnight Countdown Cheesecake Bars, where velvety cream cheese meets a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any celebration, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress your guests with their stunning presentation and delectable taste. Whether it’s New Year’s Eve or just a casual get-together, these cheesecake bars will become the star of the show.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh berries (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in vanilla and mix in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in sour cream until combined. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center has a slight jiggle. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a chocolate twist, substitute graham cracker crumbs with Oreo cookie crumbs. - Add fruit purees or flavored extracts to customize the filling. - Serve with chocolate ganache or fresh fruit for added flavor.