Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Rich and creamy cheesecake on a shortbread crust, with a hint of vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 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
Detail level
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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