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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cream cheese filling to set completely.
Step 8
Cut into bars, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1229.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4644.0 |
| Total Fat 264.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 151.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1078.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1584.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 526.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 333.6g | |
| Protein 65.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 553.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1036.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories