Description
Honeycomb cheesecake bars are a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy honeycomb candy, creating a dessert that is both rich and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 150 grams (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) honey
- 200 grams (about 2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 100 grams (7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) honeycomb candy, broken into pieces for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add honey and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Once set, lift out of the pan, cut into squares, and sprinkle with honeycomb pieces before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version of the bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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