Indulge in the world of creamy, dreamy desserts with our Cheesecake Bar recipe, a perfect blend of convenience and classic cheesecake charm. These bars offer the rich, velvety texture of traditional cheesecake paired with the crisp, buttery base of a graham cracker crust, all in a delightfully portable form. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through creating a decadent treat that’s ideal for sharing at gatherings, enjoying as a personal dessert, or even as a sweet gift to friends and family. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, these Cheesecake Bars promise a luxurious dessert experience that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to devour.
This recipe starts with a base of crushed graham crackers mixed with melted butter, forming a firm foundation that complements the smooth cheesecake layer. The cheesecake mixture, a creamy concoction of softened cream cheese, sugar, and eggs, is poured over the crust and baked to perfection. The result is a dessert that marries the ease of bars with the sophisticated taste of classic cheesecake. Cut into neat squares and perhaps topped with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries, these Cheesecake Bars are not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Let’s dive into the world of baking and create a dessert that’s sure to become a favorite!
Cheesecake Bar
Ingredients
The Crust
- 80 g crushed graham crackers
- 35 g melted unsalted butter
Cheesecake
- 200 g softened cream cheese
- 120 g heavy cream
- 50 g sugar
- 1 egg (about 55g)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 15 g cornstarch
Instructions
- Wrap the bottom of the square cake ring (6-inch) with tin foil. In a clean bowl, mix well crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Pour the mixture into the cake ring and press it down firmly. Keep it cool in the fridge.
- In a clean bowl, mix well softened cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract and cornstarch. Sift once. Pour the batter into the cake ring.
- Preheat the oven to 175℃(347℉). Grab a baking tray, pour in enough hot water, place a cooling rack over the baking tray, and place the square cake ring on the cooling rack. Let bake for 40 minutes. Let the cake cool in the fridge for 1 hour. Release the cheesecake from the cake ring, slice and serve.
