Cheesecake Bars

These Cheesecake Bars are so much easier to make than classic cheesecake.

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This recipe costs about $6.75 to make 16 servings. That works out to be $0.42 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Graham cracker – $0.99 – Granulated sugar – $0.29 – Unsalted butter – $0.60 – Cream cheese – $3.92 – Vanilla extract – $0.16 PER SERVING COST: $0.42 PER SERVING COST: $0.42 RECIPE COST: $6.75 RECIPE COST: $6.75 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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In a medium bowl, stir together all of the crust ingredients until the graham cracker crumbs resemble wet sand.

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Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake for 8-10 minutes.

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Beat cream cheese and sugar together until fluffy and smooth, Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.

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Mix until well combined and smooth, and pour the filling into the crust and spread it into an even layer.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until filling is set but still soft in the center.

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