Ghost Cheesecake Bars
Delightful Ghost Cheesecake Bars, a spooky treat perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining creamy cheesecake with playful ghostly decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 265 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate chips or edible eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the crust by pulsing graham crackers and melted butter in a food processor; press into a lined 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool gradually with the oven door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare whipped cream just before serving.
- Decorate with whipped cream, chocolate chips or edible eyes.
Notes
For variations, consider adding pumpkin puree or berries to the filling for seasonal flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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