15 Cheesecake Bars You Need in Your Life

Published 04/24/2025

Love cheesecake? Us, too. Especially when it’s in the form of a cool and creamy bar that tastes like a dream. No special pans or water baths required here—just a lot of seriously delicious, supremely shareable cheesecake in all your favorite flavors.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 756 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 16
This top-rated dessert has earned itself hundreds of positive ratings and reviews. With just five simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, it’s easy to see why. All of your favorite cheesecake flavors are sandwiched between crave-worthy chocolate chip cookies for a scrumptious treat that you’ll want to make again and again.
Raspberry-Lemonade Cheesecake Swirl Bars
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 4 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 24
These eye-catching dessert bars are almost as refreshing as a glass of ice-cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Cool and creamy cheesecake filling is swirled with a tangy raspberry-lemon combination resulting in a pretty presentation and one-of-a-kind flavor. It all sits on top of a sweet sugar cookie crust for a beautiful and delicious warm-weather treat.
Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Bars
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 12 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 9
The pop of citrus in these Key lime bars gives an extra zing to each irresistible bite. Pillsbury fan mpeters13 says, “I didn’t change anything, they were perfect. Everyone loved them! Will be making again.”
Lemon-Blueberry Pretzel Cheesecake Squares
3.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 39 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 24
A crunchy pretzel-infused sugar cookie crust and a dreamy lemon-blueberry cheesecake filling make this treat a must-try for the whole family. It all comes together in your 13x9 pan, so you can cut the mouthwatering dessert into mess-free squares without a fuss!
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 41 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 hr 55 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 25
These from-scratch bars are worth every second of prep time with their sweet cream cheese base and colorful raspberry jam topping. The crust is made easy with sugar, butter and flour, and it all comes together as a tasty treat you’ll want to show off.
Pineapple Cheesecake Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 22 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 24
Bring all of the tropical feels to the table with these pineapple-infused cheesecake bars. The tasty bites have a sweet and tangy flavor thanks to the brown sugar topping and bright-colored pineapple tidbits.
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 439 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 12
Well-tested and well-loved, these five-star cinnamon-sugar bars are a necessity for cheesecake lovers. Pillsbury fan bakerbarb05 says, “I have made this recipe several times now and it is a hit every time. It is absolutely delicious. The top is buttery and caramelized. And so simple to make.”
Strawberry-Cheesecake Cookie Bars
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 45 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 18
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? These five-ingredient bars prep in just 20 minutes and are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Take a shortcut with Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough for an extra-tasty crust, then top with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and tart raspberry jam for a stress-free treat that’s ready in no time!
Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake Swirl Bars
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 5 hr 0 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 24
Grated orange zest and tart cranberry sauce give these beautiful dessert bars a flavor combo unlike any other. The vibrant notes of citrus add depth to the creamy cheesecake base, and it’s all enhanced by the crumbly sugar cookie crust. Everything preps in just 20 minutes, resulting in an impressive-looking and ultra-comforting treat that you can make without a fuss.
Baklava Cheesecake Bars
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 22 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 4 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 36
We transformed a Greek-inspired favorite into a cheesecake bar unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before. The buttery, honey-walnut goodness you love in traditional Baklava pairs perfectly with the decadent cheesecake filling sandwiched between two layers of delicious and flaky crescent dough. It all comes together in your 13x9 pan for an impressive-but-easy treat that you’ll want to make again and again.
Nutella® Swirled Cheesecake Bars
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 49 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 hr 50 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 32
What’s better than a pan filled with plenty of rich and creamy cheesecake bars? A pan filled with plenty of rich and creamy Nutella®-swirled cheesecake bars, of course! Everyone’s favorite hazelnut spread gives this recipe a dreamy boost, and the swirls are made easy by using a butter knife to create its marble-like presentation.
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Cheesecake Bars
3.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 13 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 hr 50 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 20
A batch of warm chocolate chip cookies always a promises smiling faces, but when you add a little cheesecake on top, you’ll get a cheery pick-me-up that’s perfect for any occasion. All you need are 10 minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients to bring these delectable bars to life.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars
3.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 18
Whether you’re looking for a comforting fall dessert or you just need a little pumpkin in your life, these Pinterest-worthy cheesecake bars are the answer. Even people who say they can’t bake can achieve the pretty swirls with the help of a butter knife and a tiny bit of patience. The result is an eye-catching dessert that (almost) looks too good to eat!
Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake Bars
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 15
Hidden between two layers of buttery crescent dough, a dreamy cheesecake filling with chopped apples and baking spices comes to life for a cozy and delicious treat that everyone in the family will enjoy. Pillsbury fan CayeSkid says, “I give these 5 stars, they are not only easy but also DELISH!”
Snickerdoodle-Apple Cream Cheese Bars
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 23 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 3 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 16
Equal parts snickerdoodle, apple pie and cheesecake, these three-in-one dessert bars simply have it all. Fresh apples simmered with cinnamon-sugar are layered with sweetened cream cheese and cinnamon-infused sugar cookie dough for this fall dessert superstar. This delightful treat is the perfect use for your orchard haul this autumn!