Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs.
02 - 4 tbsp melted butter.
03 - ¼ cup sugar.
04 - 1 tsp cinnamon.
05 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened.
06 - 1 cup sugar.
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
08 - 2 large eggs.
09 - ¼ cup sugar.
10 - 2 tsp cinnamon.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs, beating until well mixed. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust.
03 - In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle generously over the cheesecake layer.
04 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set. Allow the bars to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
05 - Slice into bars and enjoy the crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping with the creamy cheesecake filling!.

Notes:

01 - These Cinnamon Churro Cheesecake Bars have a creamy cheesecake layer with a cinnamon-sugar topping that adds a churro-inspired crunch.
02 - Chill the bars in the fridge for at least 2 hours to achieve the best texture before serving.