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Fluffy Baked Cheesecake Bars

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Fluffy Baked Cheesecake Bars are a lighter twist on traditional cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and an airy cream cheese filling made fluffy with whipped egg whites. Perfect for sharing, slicing, and indulging.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for egg whites)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and lemon zest.
  4. In another clean bowl, whip egg whites and 3 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold egg whites into the cream cheese batter in batches, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice into bars and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Line your pan with parchment for easy removal and clean slices.
  • Chill overnight for the best flavor and structure.

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Keywords: cheesecake bars, baked cheesecake, fluffy dessert, easy cheesecake, graham cracker crust

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