Description
These Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars feature a creamy vanilla cheesecake layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and swirled with rich caramelized dulce de leche. A decadent yet easy dessert perfect for gatherings or special treats.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a small bowl, warm the dulce de leche and heavy cream in the microwave for 20–30 seconds until softened, then stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the dulce de leche mixture over the cheesecake batter and use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, chill thoroughly and wipe the knife clean between cuts.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute digestive biscuits for graham crackers if preferred.
- Serve with an extra drizzle of dulce de leche for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
