Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 38 Min.
- Prep:
- 25 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 24 bars
Creamy, dreamy, tangy and sweet — that's how we describe this Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake Bars recipe that makes undeniably delectable squares of goodness. Cinnamon flavored baking chips and rich cream cheese come together in every square atop a crunchy and crumbly graham cracker crumb crust. These beginner-friendly Cinnamonl Swirl Cheesecake Bars are perfect for taking to a potluck, whipping up for a special occasion or having for dessert on a weeknight. Check out our other Cheesecake Recipes That Take the Cake for more tangy, delicious dessert how-tos — including no-bake goodies.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 25 minutes
- Bake Time
- 38 minutes
- Cool Time
- 2 hours
- Chill Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes
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Ingredients
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3 packagescream cheese (8 oz each), softened
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3/4 cupsugar
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1/8 tspsalt
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3eggs
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1 tspvanilla extract
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2 Tbspslight cream
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1/2 cupwalnut pieces (optional)
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1 2/3 cupsHERSHEY'S Cinnamon Chips (10 oz pkg.)
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Crumb Crust
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1 1/2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs
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3 Tbspssugar
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6 Tbspsbutter or margarine, melted
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Directions
Equipment Needed
Oven
Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Microwave
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Wire Rack
Refrigerator
1
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil beyond pan sides. Prepare Crumb Crust.
2
Beat cream cheese, sugar and salt in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Set aside 3-1/2 cups batter; blend light cream into remaining batter. Stir in walnuts, if desired.
3
Place cinnamon chips in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at mediuum an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. Gradually stir light cream and nut batter into melted chips, stirring until well blended.
4
Alternately drop vanilla batter and cinnamon nut batter by heaping tablespoons onto crumb crust. With knife or small spatula swirl batters for marbled effect. (Batters will flatten and smooth as cheesecake batter bakes).
5
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges puff and begin to crack. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate until chilled. Using foil as handles, lift from pan. Cut into bars.
Crumb Crust: Stir together 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl; blend in 6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine, mixing well. Press mixture onto bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 24 servingsServing size 1 bar (72g)Amount per servingCalories290% Daily Value*Total Fat 19g 24%Saturated Fat 12g 60%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 60mg 20%Sodium 220mg 10%Total Carbohydrates 25g 9%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 21gIncludes 17g Added Sugar 34%Protein 4gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 77mg 6%Iron 0mg 0%Potassium 110mg 2%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
