Maple Cheesecake Bars
If you love creamy cheesecake and maple flavor, these Maple Cheesecake Bars are going to be your new favorite dessert. These bars have a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth maple-infused cheesecake filling, and a maple crumble topping. They are truly the perfect dessert for the fall! They are simple to make and will definitely be a fan favorite at Thanksgiving!
Ingredients for Maple Cheesecake Bars
The Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
The Maple Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract (or imitation maple)
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
The Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract (or imitation maple)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions for Maple Cheesecake Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, maple extract, greek yogurt, and maple syrup, and mix until creamy. Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust.
- Make the crumble topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and maple extract. Sprinkle over the top of the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean bars.
Variations to Try
- Maple pecan cheesecake bars: sprinkle chopped pecans on top before baking.
- Salted maple twist: finish with flaky sea salt for balance.
- Gingerbread crust: swap graham crackers for gingersnaps for even more fall flavor.
Tips for Success
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Don't overbake - the bars will continue to set as they cool.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean, even bars.
For other maple-flavored treats try our Zucchini Bread (with maple brown sugar icing) and our Maple Bar Cookies!
Maple Cheesecake Bars
These Maple Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth maple-infused cheesecake filling, and a maple crumble topping. They are truly the perfect dessert for the fall!
Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer
- 1 9x9 Baking Dish
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Utensils
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract or imitation maple
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract or imitation maple
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Crust:
- In a bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, maple extract, greek yogurt, and maple syrup, and mix until creamy. Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust.
Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and maple extract. Sprinkle over the top of the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean bars.
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