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Christmas Cheesecake Bars

Christmas Cheesecake Bars

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  • 55 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 🧈 3/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 🍚 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 🧂 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup sprinkles
  • Filling

    • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
    • 🍚 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 2/3 cup heavy cream
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 🥚 2 large eggs

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is overhang on all sides.

2

In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, nutmeg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).

3

Add 1 cup of flour to the mixture and mix until just combined. Add the remaining 1 cup of flour and beat until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add sprinkles and mix by hand until dough forms large clumps.

4

Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture, press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, and reserve the rest for the topping.

5

Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden. Cool for 5 minutes while leaving the oven on.

6

To make the filling, beat together cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg until smooth. Add heavy cream and lemon juice, mixing until combined. Add eggs and mix on low speed until just blended.

7

Pour the filling over the crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over the filling, breaking any large clumps.

8

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are puffed and set, and the center jiggles slightly.

9

Cool bars to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into 16 bars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

369

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 35
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 For a festive holiday look, use colorful sprinkles that match the theme.Ensure the cream cheese is softened to achieve a smooth and creamy filling.Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture and flavor.