Cream Cheese Bars
Indulge in the creamy decadence of these irresistible Cream Cheese Bars, the perfect dessert for any occasion! Featuring a buttery, golden crust and a luxuriously smooth cream cheese filling, this easy recipe comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. With a prep time of only 15 minutes, these bars offer a seamless balance of sweetness and tanginess, thanks to a blend of rich cream cheese, vanilla extract, and a touch of powdered sugar for garnish. Perfectly chilled for a refreshing finish, these dessert bars are a crowd-pleasing treat that's sure to impress at potlucks, family gatherings, or weeknight indulgences. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned chef, you'll love how simple yet satisfying it is to whip up this creamy, dreamy dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Add the unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the flour mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cream cheese filling to set completely.
Cut into bars, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 264.4 g | 339% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.0 g | 755% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1078 mg | 359% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.2 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.6 g | ||
| Protein | 65.5 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*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.
