Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F, line pan with parchment
- Crust: Mix crumbs, butter, sugar; press into pan bottom
- Filling: Beat cream cheese smooth, add sour cream, sugar, eggs, spices
- Bake: Pour over crust, bake 30-35 minutes until set but jiggly center
- Cool & Chill: Cool 1 hour, refrigerate 2+ hours, slice into squares
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely to avoid lumps in your final texture
- Don’t overmix after adding eggs to prevent air bubbles and cracking
- Use parchment paper overhang for easy removal and clean cuts
- The key to success lies in using room temperature ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure smooth mixing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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