Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

In a small bowl combine crushed graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Once evenly combined add melted butter to the crumbs.

Make Crusts

Step 1

Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the graham cracker crust for 5-8 minutes to set the crust. Let cool on a wire rack and reduce oven temperature to 300F/ 149C.

Par-Bake Crusts

Step 2

In a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer beat the cream cheese for 3 minutes at low speed. It should be smooth with no lumps. Then add sugar.

Beat Cream Cheese

Step 3

Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract- mixing until fully combined. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.

Add Liquid Ingredients

Step 4

Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.

Add Eggs

Step 5

Gently fold in ¾ cup of the mini chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan and gently tap on the counter to encourage any air bubbles to come to the top, use a toothpick to pop any bubbles.

Add Chocolate Chips and Pour

Step 6

Bake for 35-40 minutes, the middle 2-3 inches of the cheesecake should jiggle just a little bit. Then wrap the cheesecake with plastic wrap. Let chill in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Bake and Chill

Step 7

Enjoy