Cheesecake Bars Grandma Dircks Specialty Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible cheesecake bars, a family favorite recipe adapted from Stephanie Ashcraft's "101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix." This easy recipe transforms a simple cake mix into a decadent dessert with a creamy cheesecake topping. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special treat any day of the week!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 679.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cheesecake Bars Grandma Dircks Specialty

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How to Make Cheesecake Bars Grandma Dircks Specialty

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25 oz box of yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1 cup (2 sticks) of melted unsalted butter or margarine. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake mix layer, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and lightly golden brown. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to fully set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

339g

Fat

41g

Carbs

36g