Description
Delicious and creamy Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in 1 cup of sugar, mixing well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, dulce de leche, flour, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Once chilled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the crust mixture.
- Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of extra dulce de leche before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg