Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Creamy, sweet, and lightly crisp around the edges, these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars combine the best of two worlds: a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cheesecake layer dotted with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for gatherings, bake sales, or weeknight treats.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a small overhang for easy lifting.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until it resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the pan to form a firm crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and ⅔ cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and scrape the bowl’s sides to blend well.
- Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for the top.
- Spread the mixture over the crust and sprinkle with the remaining chips.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing into bars.