Baked Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars
Baked Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and a buttery graham cracker crust, elevated with aromatic vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests. With their rich flavor and stunning presentation, they are sure to become a favorite dessert that everyone will crave!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla beans (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream until creamy.
- Scrape in vanilla beans and add eggs one at a time; mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, you can substitute low-fat cream cheese. Enhance your bars with toppings like fresh berries or caramel sauce just before serving.