Description
Delicious and customizable cheesecake bars perfect for celebrating graduation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Food coloring (optional)
- Toppings of choice (fruits, chocolate, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour until fully combined.
- If desired, add food coloring to the mixture for personalization.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with your choice of toppings before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, bake a little longer.
- Customize with different flavors or colors for different graduates.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg