Description
Deliciously creamy chocolate chip cheesecake bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, and sweet chocolate chips baked to perfection. These bars are perfect for satisfying your cheesecake cravings in an easy-to-serve bar form.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.33 cups unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust base.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with granulated sugar until the texture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to flavor the filling.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly jiggly when you gently shake the pan.
- Cool and chill: Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to fully set before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for the smoothest filling.
- Do not overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly to avoid dry bars.
- Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water to cut clean slices after chilling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip cheesecake bars, cheesecake bars, chocolate chip dessert, graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake
