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Christmas Present Cheesecake Bars

These Christmas Present Cheesecake Bars combine a velvety smooth cream cheese filling with a perfectly buttery graham cracker crust, then finish with a thin layer of melted white chocolate and festive holiday sprinkles to create adorable “present” bars that are just as fun to look at as they are delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

Crust

  • 10 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams finely crushed (about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 packages 8 oz each cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Topping

  • 4 oz white chocolate
  • Holiday sprinkles and candy

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 13×9" baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar; press into the pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla on low speed until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture over crust.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Cut into bars.
  • Melt white chocolate and spread a thin layer on each bar.
  • Decorate with sprinkles to resemble holiday presents.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use gingersnap crumbs instead of graham for extra holiday spice.
  • Swap white chocolate for colored candy melts for more vibrant “present” decorations.
  • Use Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter version.

Make-Ahead Tips

  • Cheesecake bars can be baked 2 days ahead and stored chilled before decorating.
  • Decorate the bars only when ready to serve to keep sprinkles crisp.
  • Freeze undecorated bars up to 2 months.

Serving Variations

  • Add crushed peppermint candy to the crust.
  • Drizzle bars with colored chocolate to create “ribbon” effects.
  • Top with edible gold stars or metallic sprinkles for a luxe look.

Avoid Mistakes

  • Do not overmix the batter—air bubbles can cause uneven texture.
  • Don’t overbake; the center should slightly jiggle when done.
  • Ensure bars are fully chilled before slicing to get clean cuts.