Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients: Crust:

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 2 eggs (at room temperature)
• 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl:

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
4. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
5. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
6. In a blender, blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Add sour cream and blend until smooth.
8. Gradually add room-temperature eggs one at a time, blending between each addition.
9. Set aside the cream cheese mixture.
10. In a medium-sized bowl, mix melted butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour until smooth.
11. Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
12. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the filling, then gently swirl them using a knife.
13. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the swirled layer.
14. Add the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top and gently swirl it again.
15. Bake the cheesecake for about 35 minutes or until the center is mostly set.
16. Allow the cheesecake to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
17. Slice into bars, serve, and enjoy your delightful Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake Bars!