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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy and smooth cheesecake filling studded with semisweet chocolate chips. Baked to perfection and chilled for the best texture, these bars offer a perfect balance of rich cheesecake flavor and melty chocolate chips in every bite.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
  2. Make cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. Add chocolate chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cheesecake batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
  4. Assemble and bake: Pour the cream cheese and chocolate chip mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Bake the pan in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly when you gently shake the pan.
  5. Cool and chill: Remove the cheesecake bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to set firmly before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Do not overbake; the center should jiggle slightly to retain creamy texture.
  • Use a greased or parchment-lined baking pan to prevent sticking.
  • Chilling the bars thoroughly helps them set properly and improves slicing.
  • You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars, Cheesecake Bars, Chocolate Chip Dessert, Graham Cracker Crust Cheesecake, Easy Cheesecake Recipe

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