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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars combine a rich and creamy cheesecake filling with sweet semisweet chocolate chips on a buttery graham cracker crust. Baked to perfection, they are a delightful dessert that offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor, ideal for any occasion or a sweet treat at home.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.33 cups unsalted butter (melted)

Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake bars.
  2. Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust layer.
  3. Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan. Spread it out smoothly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
  6. Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set properly before slicing into bars and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overbake; the center should jiggle slightly to keep the cheesecake creamy.
  • For sharper slices, chill the bars overnight.
  • You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to preference.
  • Ensure the baking pan is well greased or lined with parchment paper for easy removal.

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