Black Sesame Cheesecake Bars (Printer Friendly)

Creamy black sesame cheesecake bars with a crunchy cookie crust and rich, nutty flavor—perfect chilled treat.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 7 oz graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar

→ Black Sesame Cheesecake Filling

04 - 14 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 4 tbsp sour cream
08 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
09 - 1/4 cup whole milk
10 - 3 tbsp black sesame paste
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tbsp toasted black sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press firmly into the prepared pan's bottom. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
05 - Add sour cream, flour, milk, black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until just smooth without overbeating.
06 - Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the surface. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set but slightly wobbly.
07 - Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until firm.
08 - Lift from pan using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and garnish with toasted black sesame seeds if desired. Serve chilled.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • Black sesame paste creates a deeply nutty flavor that makes everyone lean in for a second bite—and nobody ever guesses the secret ingredient.
  • These cheesecake bars are creamy yet light, making them easy to slice and share at gatherings, or simply keep chilled for a sneaky midnight treat.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling time, the bars will stick and your neatly cut slices will become a gooey mess—learned that the sticky way!
  • Sifting the flour into the batter helps avoid surprise lumps and gives the cheesecake its professional smoothness.
03 -
  • Always use parchment paper, even if your pan claims to be nonstick—it makes lifting the bars easy and keeps cleanup minimal.
  • Toast your black sesame seeds for garnish—they’re infinitely more flavorful and add a subtle crunch to the creamy bars.
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