Description
Rich and creamy Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust and a sweet dulce de leche topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- For the topping:
- ½ cup dulce de leche (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, dulce de leche, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and flour.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Drizzle with dulce de leche before serving. Add whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Chill the bars thoroughly before cutting for clean slices.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: dulce de leche, cheesecake bars, dessert, easy baking