V's Favorite Cheesecake Bar

Vseward (Chef~V)'s Note:

This is a favorite cheesecake bar recipe. One that you can prepare and have a variety of toppings that your guest can build their own cheesecake. Toppings such as nuts, chocolate, carmel sauce, strawberry sauce, ice cream topping, whip cream etc. **RS: Pillsbury

• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 18

Yield: 18.0 bars

Crust

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, melted

Filling

• 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 5 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine; mix well. Press crust mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add vanilla and eggs; beat until smooth. Add sour cream; blend well. Pour into crust-lined pan.
3. Bake at 300°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are set and center is still soft. Remove from oven; place on wire rack. Cool 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or until serving time.
4. Cut cheesecake into squares. Serve with assorted toppings.

Reviews

[Lindsey Kay]

I used this recipe to make a copy cat of the Cheesecake Factory's White chocolate raspberry cheesecake... Instead of graham crackers I used 20 oreos (filling removed) the first time. This time around I wanted to try a thicker crust so I crushed 30. White chocolate chips on top of the crust then layered thinned, seedless rasp. preserves with this wonderful batter!! This is definitely my go to cheesecake recipe!! Just right!!!

[cynn0r]

I made these for my mom for Mother's Day & we LOVED them! The other reviews were right, they aren't overly sweet. They're just right. It comes out rich & creamy, super easy to make! The recipe makes a really thin crust in a 13x9 so doubling the crust wouldn't hurt. We didn't use any toppings, it's perfect alone. Thanks!