Description
Sweet Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars bring bakery magic straight to your kitchen counter. Swirled with creamy frosting and warm cinnamon, these bars deliver comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for easy removal. Mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the pan using the bottom of a glass. Bake the crust for exactly 10 minutes at 325°F (165°C). Let it cool completely before adding the next layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend 16 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup granulated sugar until completely smooth. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the entire mixture evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring it reaches all corners of the pan.
- Combine ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Create a thick, fragrant mixture.
- Drizzle the cinnamon mixture over the cheesecake layer. Use a knife to create gentle swirls, mixing the cinnamon through the cream cheese without fully incorporating it.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 35 to 40 minutes. The edges should be set, with a slight jiggle in the center when the pan is shaken. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to set completely. This helps create clean, precise slices.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the glaze over the chilled bars, allowing it to cascade naturally. Let the glaze set for 3-5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them soft and fresh.
- Swap regular cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives to make these bars suitable for lactose-intolerant friends.
- Warm the bars slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to recreate that fresh-from-the-oven gooey texture.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the cream cheese frosting before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 106 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg