Description
These Easy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are creamy, chocolatey, and nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust—all without turning on the oven. Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or a quick indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (454g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz or 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
- Additional chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups (240g) of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling with a rolling pin.
- Combine the crumbs with 1/2 cup (113g) of melted butter and press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 oz (454g) of softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1 can (14 oz or 396g) of sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- Fold in 1 cup (175g) of chocolate chips.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top for decoration.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and cut the cheesecake into bars. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For cleaner slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts. If the cheesecake mixture seems too runny, pop it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before spreading it over the crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, chocolate chip cheesecake bars, easy dessert, potluck dessert, summer dessert