
Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert combining buttery cake with creamy cheesecake filling. Made with butter, sugar, flour, eggs, cream cheese, heavy cream and vanilla extract, these bars deliver rich flavour and smooth texture in every bite. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes in the oven, they make a convenient treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 400 gsugar
- 200 gflour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 4eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 300 gcream cheese
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x20cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for the best results.
- 5
Beat in the vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- 6
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough!
- 7
Press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to get the dough into all the corners.
- 8
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for the best results.
- 9
Add the heavy cream and beat until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 10
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
Tip: Use a spatula to get the cheesecake mixture into all the corners.
- 11
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Don't overbake!
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