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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Rich and decadent cheesecake bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cheesecake filling infused with nutty brown butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Brown Butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
Chocolate
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for topping

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press mixture into the pan and bake for 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned and nutty; cool to room temperature.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and sour cream.
  4. Mix in the cooled brown butter until incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Pour filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set.
  3. Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best results, chill thoroughly before slicing.