Description
Creamy and indulgent Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and luscious dulce de leche topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dulce de leche, divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of the dulce de leche until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Dollop remaining 1/2 cup of dulce de leche on top and swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until center is just set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a hot knife to cut clean slices.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Can substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg