Description
Delicious Christmas cheesecake bars with a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool, then spread sour cream on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: christmas cheesecake bars