New York 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

Pour into the prepared pan and gently tap on the counter, use a toothpick to pop any bubbles. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Pour and Bake

Step 6

Cool cheesecake then chill for at least 8 hours in the fridge then gently remove from pan and serve.

Chill Then Serve

Step 7

Enjoy