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Make the Best Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake Bars!

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These Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and vibrant sprinkles, perfect for any celebration. Easy to make and irresistibly festive, they are sure to bring joy to your dessert table!

Ingredients

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  • 3 blocks (about 675g or 24 oz) of full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of jimmie-style sprinkles
  • 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuit crumbs
  • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar (for the crust)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the longer sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs) with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 3 blocks of room temperature full-fat cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the cream cheese, beating on medium-low speed until just combined and smooth.
  6. Beat in 1/2 cup of room temperature sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt) and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until just incorporated.
  7. Add 3 large room temperature eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until the yolk disappears.
  8. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of jimmie-style sprinkles with a spatula.
  9. Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the cooled crust in the prepared pan. Carefully transfer the pan to the preheated oven.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the center still has a slight wobble when gently shaken.
  11. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour.
  12. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. Once cool, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight.
  13. Once thoroughly chilled, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift the cheesecake out of the pan. Cut it into 18-24 bars.

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Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Use jimmie-style sprinkles to avoid color bleeding, and be careful not to overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracks.

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