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Funfetti Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars

These Funfetti Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars are a colorful, creamy, and festive dessert that brings pure joy to any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious vanilla bean cheesecake filling, and cheerful rainbow sprinkles, these bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 packages 8 oz each cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • Seeds from 2 vanilla beans
  • 2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Crush graham crackers in a food processor until fine. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Press crumbs firmly into prepared pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  • Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add them to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Fold in rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed.
  • Pour filling over chilled crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then turn off oven, crack the door, and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

  • Use high-quality vanilla beans for the richest flavor.
  • Don’t overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracking.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Swap sprinkles for themed colors depending on the occasion.