Description
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of rich, creamy cheesecake and sweet, caramel-like dulce de leche, all resting on a crunchy graham cracker crust. These bars are not only easy to prepare but also perfect for any occasion, impressing guests with their elegant taste and presentation. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone coming back for more. Ideal for sharing or indulging at home, this dessert is a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed until well incorporated.
- Gently fold half of the dulce de leche into the cream cheese mixture and pour over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature; refrigerate for at least two hours before cutting into squares and drizzling with remaining dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg