Honey Cheese Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and buttery flavors with these decadent Honey Cheese Bars. Featuring a tender, crumbly crust made from flour, sugar, and butter, these bars are topped with a luscious cream cheese filling sweetened with golden honey and a hint of vanilla. Baked to perfection, they deliver a rich, silky texture with just the right amount of sweetness. These irresistible dessert bars are easy to make and take just 20 minutes to prep, making them the ideal treat for gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting indulgence any day of the week. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch and serve chilled for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for fans of cheesecake-style desserts, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups honey
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 units large eggs
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
Add honey and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until fully incorporated.
Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Once chilled, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into squares or rectangles before serving.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.1 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.1 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 809 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 898 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 366.1 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 647 mg | 14% | |
*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.
