Baked Honeycomb Cheesecake Bars

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Rich and smooth cheesecake bars with a crunchy honeycomb candy topping that adds a delightful contrast in texture. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers cream cheese, granulated sugar, large eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 12 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand and press firmly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the prepared crust and bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup chopped honeycomb candy pieces evenly over the top. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into squares and serving.

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