Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars—an irresistible treat that combines creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy coffee break, these bars create a delightful experience with every bite. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress anyone who tries them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently. Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg