Easy Party Appetizers Ideas: Black And White Cheesecake Bars Recipe – Sewing Machines Los Angeles

Sometimes the world we live in gets so busy and hectic, which helps us to better appreciate the more quite times as well as the happy and exciting times. During the holidays everyone is ready for something good to snack on, which makes the idea of using easy party appetizers the best choice.

You can make these in hardly any time at all, and generally the recipes only uses a few ingredients although there are some easy to make appetizers you can make that are more extensive with the ingredients. However, any that you make will be a hit at any type of get together or party. Make some today and see just how well they go over with family, friends, or party guests.

Black and white cheesecake bars are the type of make ahead appetizers you will enjoy making and serving whether you and your family want a sweet treat to enjoy at home or you are doing some wedding planning on your own. They are delicious and can compliment any simple at home setting or a fancy black tie event.

Recipe for Black and White Cheesecake Bars

What You Need

• 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ounce
• ½ cup butter or margarine
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 package softened cream cheese 8 ounce
• 1 ¾ cups sweetened condensed milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

How to Make It

Place cream cheese on the counter to soften for about 20 minutes before preparation time.

Prepare a 13 x 9 inch baking sheet by lightly applying cooking spray and then set it aside until needed.

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Using a medium size saucepan over a very low heat you will add the chocolate chips and butter or margarine and then stir continually, while melting until smooth in texture. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until thoroughly combined.

Reserve ¼ cup of this chocolate graham cracker mixture for garnish and then set aside until needed.

Press the remaining chocolate graham cracker dough evenly onto the prepared 13 x 9 inch baking sheet and then set aside until needed.

Using a large mixing bowl and an electric mixer you will add the softened cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy and then gradually add the sweetened condensed milk. Continue beating and then add the egg and vanilla flavoring. Pour this batter into the prepared chocolate graham cracker crust.

Sprinkle the reserved chocolate graham cracker mixture evenly over the top and then place in the oven. Bake the dessert appetizers for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the middle is set. You can check for doneness using the toothpick method.

Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely. Place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight or for at least 2 or 3 hours before cutting into small bite size squares.