Ghost Cheesecake Bars
Delightfully spooky Ghost Cheesecake Bars with a creamy filling and graham cracker crust, perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 blocks (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 10 graham crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Chocolate for decoration (preferably white chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Mix the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Decorate with melted white chocolate to create ghost faces.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and butter. Let cheesecake cool completely before decorating for best results. Serve chilled for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Halloween, spooky treats, fall recipes