The Perfect Crust: Building Your Bar’s Foundation
Let’s start with the foundation – a buttery, crisp graham cracker crust that’ll make your taste buds dance! Here’s what you’ll need:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
To achieve the perfect texture, make sure your graham cracker crumbs are finely ground. Mix them with the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until you get a sandy consistency.

Press this mixture firmly into your baking pan – the back of a spoon works wonders for this! Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) to get that extra crispy base we’re all dreaming of.

Creamy Cheesecake Layer: The Star of the Show
Now, let’s move on to the star of our show – the creamy cheesecake layer! Here’s what you’ll need to create cheesecake perfection:

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
The key to a velvety smooth cheesecake is room temperature ingredients. Leave your cream cheese out for about an hour before you start mixing.