Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars. A delectable dessert with a marbled dulce de leche swirl on a graham cracker crust, topped with more dulce de leche and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for that perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche, for topping
- Sea salt flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour half of the batter, add half of dulce de leche, swirl. Repeat with remaining batter and dulce de leche.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Drizzle with dulce de leche, sprinkle sea salt flakes, and slice.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade dulce de leche.
- Bars can be made a day ahead for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
