Creamy and Delicious Baked Cheesecake Squares

These baked cheesecake squares are a little slice of heaven. The creamy and smooth texture of the cheesecake paired with the buttery graham cracker crust is simply irresistible. This recipe is easy to follow and is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Serve it at your next gathering or enjoy it as a sweet treat for yourself. You won't be able to resist going back for seconds!

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch square baking pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix well.
5. One at a time, add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition.
6. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the baking pan.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
10. Once chilled, cut the cheesecake into squares and serve.

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