Description
Luxurious homemade snickerdoodle cheesecake bars blend cinnamon-sugar magic with creamy cheesecake perfection. Rich layers of buttery cookie and silky filling create an irresistible dessert that melts seamlessly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Cheesecake Base):
- 16 ounces (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by crafting a cinnamon-infused graham cracker base. Mix the crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into a lined baking pan. Bake briefly to establish a sturdy foundation for the decadent layers ahead.
- Create a velvety cheesecake mixture by whipping cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next. Gently fold in vanilla and sour cream, then sprinkle flour to stabilize the luxurious filling.
- Construct the signature snickerdoodle profile by blending cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl. Artfully distribute the initial cheesecake layer across the pre-baked crust, then dust generously with the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Layer the remaining cheesecake batter atop the first layer, using a knife to create elegant swirls that intertwine the cinnamon and cream cheese. The marbled effect will provide visual intrigue and flavor complexity.
- Slide the pan into a preheated oven, allowing the bars to bake until the edges turn golden and the center achieves a delicate wobble. The texture should be set but not overly firm, promising a creamy interior.
- Permit the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the texture to achieve optimal smoothness.
- Slice into precise squares, revealing the beautiful swirled interior. Serve chilled, savoring the harmonious blend of tangy cheesecake and warm cinnamon notes. Refrigerate any remaining bars for up to five days.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling without overmixing.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overbeating eggs and using a water bath method during baking for even, gentle heat distribution.
- Customize the dessert by adding a sprinkle of extra cinnamon-sugar on top or drizzling with caramel sauce for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, maintaining the same delicious texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg