Cheesecake Bars

5 from 4 votes

Creamy, tangy homemade Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust. Easy to bake, slice, and top with fruit, jam, or chocolate for the perfect dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Chill Time4

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $5.51 recipe / $0.61 serving

Servings: servings

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

Food Processor
Hand Mixer
8x8” Baking Dish

Ingredients

6 graham crackers $0.44
1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.03
3 Tbsp butter unsalted, (melted) $0.37
16 oz. cream cheese room temperature, $3.26
½ cup Greek yogurt room temperature, (120g) $0.47
½ cup granulated sugar 100g, $0.20
1 tsp vanilla extract $0.65
2 Tbsp cornstarch $0.09
¼ cup cold water $0.00

Instructions

Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, making sure there is some overhang for easy removal.
In a food processor, combine Graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter, and pulse until the mixture is combined but not too fine!
Press crust mixture evenly into the lined 8x8 baking dish.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
Meanwhile, using a hand mixer, beat the room temperature cream cheese on a low-medium speed until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt, white sugar, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add this to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
Pour the cream cheese filling into the baked crust, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is just a bit wobbly.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours or overnight, until completely chilled and firm.
Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the cheesecake from the pan. Slice into bars, serve, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

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