Banana Cheesecake Bars
Deliciously creamy Banana Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 295 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and mashed banana, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly firm.
- Chill in the pan, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
For a thicker crust, increase graham cracker crumbs by 1/2 cup. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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