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Vanilla Chai Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars infused with chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger on a buttery graham cracker crust. A cozy fall dessert perfect for holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for crust
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake 8 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and chai spices. Pour filling over crust.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until edges set and center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool completely, then chill at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

Dust with cinnamon before serving. Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.