cheesecake bars

Way more error-proof than making an entire cheesecake. Serves however many pieces you want to cut an 8x8” pan into.

Filling:

  • 16 oz. (two bricks) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed Oreos (about 1 sleeve)

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 325º. Line an 8x8” square baking dish with foil and grease.

Combine cookie crumbs and butter, and press evenly into baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sour cream/yogurt and sugar, and beat thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each. Add vanilla and beat.

Pour mixture over crust evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center appears dry and the edges are barely golden.

Allow to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.