33 Crowd-Pleasing Cheesecake Bars Perfect For Every Occasion
These are the BEST for sharing (but we won't judge if you keep them all to yourself 😉).
A creamy, dreamy cheesecake is the epitome of perfection. Well, except for setting up that finicky water bath. And avoiding the dreaded cracked top. And guessing whether or not that’s the right amount of jiggle in the middle. And… y’know what, we take it back—it’s actually cheesecake bars that are perfect. They’re everything you love about full-size cheesecakes without any of the anxiety. The best part? Removing all that stress means you’ll have so much more room to play with flavors and decorations, meaning you can make these over and over for every occasion, from picnics to birthdays to bake sales, all year long. Check out our 33 cheesecake bars for inspiration—you’ll be on your way to cheesecake bliss in no time.
At their simplest, cheesecake bars are an easy press-in crust (usually made of graham crackers) topped with a layer of cheesecake filling that’s baked, cooled, and cut into squares. While that basic formula would be great all on its own, there are SO many directions you can take it:
You can use a different cookie for the crust, like we did in our banana pudding bars (Nilla wafers), our hot fudge cheesecake bars (Oreos), or our cookie lovers cheesecake bars (chocolate chip cookies). You could add fruit into the mix, like we did in our coconut Key lime cheesecake bars, our raspberry cheesecake bars, or our no-bake blackberry cheesecake bars. You could also top them with a streusel or crumble to make them even more impressive, like we did in our caramel apple cheesecake bars or our carrot patch cheesecake bars.
Want to branch out a bit? You can even fill crescent dough or puff pastry with cheesecake filling for a holiday-worthy twist on these dessert bars. Check out our lemon-cranberry cheesecake bars, our sopapilla cheesecake bars, or our lemon-blueberry cheesecake bars for inspiration, then have fun with it. Once you’ve got the basics down for these, the sky’s really the limit for what flavor combinations you can come up with.
Want even more shareable dessert ideas? Check out our favorite mini desserts, our best cupcake recipes, and our top cookie bars too.
No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
These no-bake cheesecake bars get a stunning, swirly topping of blackberries that looks more like art than dessert. Bonus: The cheesecake itself is tart and fluffy with the creamiest texture.
Hot Fudge Cheesecake Bars
If you love our chocolate cheesecake and want to take it over the top, these are the cheesecake bars for you. They've got everything you love about that classic, PLUS Oreos and a hot fudge drizzle. 😍
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Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
We love a dessert mashup (we see you, brookie), but what if you upped the ante and combined three sweets instead of just two? That’s exactly what we did with these bars, which combine the best of Key lime pie, coconut cream pie, and cheesecake into one next-level treat.
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
These lemon-blueberry cheesecake bars just SCREAM spring. And thanks to store-bought crescent roll dough, they're also so easy to make.
Banana Pudding Bars
We can't stop making banana pudding-inspired treats, and these cool, creamy bars are our new favorite additions. For nice and neat cheesecake bars that are easy to slice, you need to freeze them. To make it easier on yourself, we highly suggest making these the night before and garnishing them right before serving.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
To make these, we topped a simple graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet pink strawberry layer, then crumbled a cinnamon-spiced streusel on top. The result is a cute, springy dessert that’s remarkable enough to share for holidays and potlucks, but also easy enough to make any time you’re craving cheesecake.
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Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Don't be shy with that food coloring for these rainbow bars! The more vibrant the colors are in the batter, the more impressive the bars will turn out post-bake.
Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars
We bet you're familiar with lemon curd, but have you ever had pineapple curd before? It's almost TOO good. One bite of these bars will transport you to the beach, piña colada in hand. 😎
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Coconut Cheesecake Bars
A must for coconut lovers, this dessert has everything you love about cheesecake bars, plus the dreaminess of creamy, nutty coconut. Think piña coladas or coconut cream pie in a layered dessert that’s easier to make and to share (perfect for potlucks, parties, and more).
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Cookie Lovers Cheesecake Bars
We love an excuse to make anything with a cookie theme, and these cookie bars are just too fun. They've got a chocolate chip cookie crust and are topped with Chips Ahoy and Oreos to drive the theme home. The blue is just for fun, so feel free to skip it or change it up.
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Orange Creamsicle Bars
These triple-layered orange bars have us feeling all nostalgic for the classic frozen Popsicle treat that inspired them. But we won’t linger on it for too long because, just like their inspiration, these bars are irresistibly good. They’re creamy, dreamy, and the perfect blend of citrusy orange and vanilla bean flavor paired with a graham cracker crust.
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Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
Snickerdoodle blondies + creamy cheesecake = MAJOR success. Don't worry if the top of the cheesecake isn't perfectly covered with cookie dough, either—it's meant to be a little bit crumbly. 😉
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Oreo Cheesecake Bars
With layers of chocolate chip cookie dough, Oreos, and cheesecake, these are EVERYTHING. Did we mention they only have 8 ingredients?!
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Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies
These bars are equal parts brownie and cheesecake, and we are HERE. FOR. THEM. To make things easy on yourself, start with brownie mix, then make your own blackberry jam. It'll be much easier to work with than the jarred stuff to achieve those perfect swirls.
Samoa Cheesecake Bars
Calling all Samoa fans! You LOVE the cookie—now feast your eyes on the cheesecake. It has everything you crave, all piled on top of a creamy cheesecake with an Oreo crust. Best part? You don't have to wait for Girl Scout cookie season!
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Traditionally a pillow-shaped deep-fried dough, sopapillas are the Mexican, cinnamon-sugar topped cousins to puff pastry. Naturally, it follows that sopapilla and cheesecake are a match made in heaven: crispy, sweet dough sandwiching creamy, smooth cheesecake filling is a combination that can't be beat.
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Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
Tart, tangy, and sweet, these cranberry bars are sandwiched between a pastry crust that just happens to be super-easy to make (thank you, store-bought crescent roll dough and leftover cranberry sauce!). Plus, we snuck in one of our favorite spice combos to add a cozy touch: pumpkin spice.
Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
Even though you bake the cookie crust here, it still comes out tasting just like cookie dough! As for the topping, we made an egg-free, flourless dough with almond flour so you can enjoy these cookie bars worry-free.
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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars
These pumpkin crème brûlée cheesecake bars are what we dream of every fall. The sugar topping and the Oreo crust make them stand out above all the rest. Love these? You're going to want to bake our crème brûlée cheesecake next.
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