Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars: Indulge in Sweet Bliss!
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars are a rich and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of traditional cheesecake with the sweet, caramel-like taste of dulce de leche, all in a convenient bar form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add dulce de leche and sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade dulce de leche.
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream or additional dulce de leche before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg