Description
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars are a heavenly dessert that perfectly blends creamy cheesecake and rich caramel flavors. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making these bars an irresistible treat for any occasion. They’re simple to make, visually stunning, and sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging in a sweet moment alone, these decadent bars will transport you to dessert paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Fold in dulce de leche and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes, until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg