Description
These Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake Bars combine the festive vibes of birthday cake with the creamy decadence of cheesecake, making them the perfect treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 680 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
- ½ cup funfetti sprinkles (jimmie sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 23×23 cm (9×9 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly and reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (325°F).
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add granulated sugar to the cream cheese, beating until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and sour cream (or heavy cream). Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in funfetti sprinkles by hand with a spatula.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the slightly cooled graham cracker crust. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 30 minutes. Then, cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake out of the pan. Cut into 16 or 24 bars using a sharp knife warmed under hot water.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg