Description
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat that combines rich creaminess with gooey chocolate chips. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.33 cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). This ensures the cheesecake bars bake evenly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are thoroughly coated.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until it starts to turn golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat for another minute until well combined.
- Next, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the pre-baked crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center might still have a slight jiggle.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Use parchment paper to line your baking pan for easy removal.