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Philadephia Cheesecake Bars

Creamy, decadent and that familiar cheesecake taste! Easy make philadelphia cheesecake bars are ready in minutes with almost NO work from you!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: philadelphia cheesecake bars
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Wendi Spraker
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • stand mixer or bowl and hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Stove
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 8 Tbs Butter

For the Filling

  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbs lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350
  • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray

For the Crust

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the cake mix, butter and 1 egg.
  • Spread the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 baking dish

For the Filling

  • In the same bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, 2 eggs, cream cheese, vanilla and lemon juice until there are no clumps. Use a whisk as the mixture becomes thinner.
  • Pour the filling over the top of the crust.
  • Place the entire baking dish into the oven on the center rack in the middle of the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes. The edges will be golden and you will see that a crust has formed when done.

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Notes

  • You'll want to use room temperature eggs because that will help make the crust and the filling spreadable.
  • When you mix up the filling, you may notice that it is slightly difficult to get the powdered sugar to mix in, use a whisk if you are having an issue with clumping. 
  • It's fine to use margarine or a butter substitute. 
  • A low fat cream cheese or Neufchâtel is fine in place of cream cheese. 
  • After baking, the crust and the filling will not be so separate and will blend into one another. 
  • To add a little extra zing: drizzle with chocolate or with a warmed fruit jam. 
PRO TIP
  • Wait until completely cooled before slicing for clean edges. 

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg