Cheesecake Bars Grandma Dircks Specialty
Indulge in the creamy, nostalgic goodness of **Cheesecake Bars – Grandma Dircks' Specialty**, a heirloom dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a luxuriously smooth cheesecake filling, these bars strike the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, thanks to a touch of sour cream and vanilla. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward instructions, this recipe brings gourmet flavor without the fuss. Whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself to a weekday indulgence, these perfectly portioned bars are a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to serve and impossible to resist. Refrigerate and serve chilled for a decadent treat that will have everyone asking for Grandma's secret!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream, beating until fully combined and smooth.
Sift in the flour and fold it gently into the mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden but the center still has a slight jiggle.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until fully set.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Slice into 16 bars.
Serve chilled and enjoy Grandma Dircks' specialty with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 305.4 g | 392% | |
| Saturated Fat | 179.3 g | 896% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1190 mg | 397% | |
| Sodium | 2782 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.9 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 912 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
