Description
Deliciously creamy chocolate chip cheesecake bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, smooth cream cheese filling studded with semisweet chocolate chips. Perfect as a decadent dessert or treat for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the base.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the granulated sugar 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 incorporate flavor evenly.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cheesecake batter to distribute them throughout without deflating your mixture.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle when you gently shake the pan.
- Cool and Chill: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake bars for at least 2 hours to set fully before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth batter to avoid lumps.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly to keep the bars creamy.
- Chill thoroughly before cutting to get clean, neat bars.
- Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry for easier cutting.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- 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, creamy cheesecake, easy cheesecake bars
