Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Deliciously creamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth cream cheese filling studded with semisweet chocolate chips. These bars are perfect for dessert lovers looking for a rich and indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly combined and crumbly. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust layer.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth texture. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Add chocolate chips and assemble: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing. Pour this filling over the prepared graham cracker crust and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly to the touch. This ensures a creamy cheesecake texture.
- Cool and chill: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the cheesecake set fully before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly for a creamy texture.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips as per preference.
- For easier slicing, chill the cheesecake bars thoroughly before cutting.
- Store leftover bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keywords: chocolate chip cheesecake bars, cheesecake bars, dessert bars, graham cracker crust, easy cheesecake recipe, chocolate chip dessert
Find it online: https://spatulaqueen.com/chocolate-chip-cheesecake-bars-recipe/
