Description
Enjoy these creamy Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars with a crunchy graham cracker crust, drizzled with rich dulce de leche. Perfectly baked and chilled, they make for an irresistible dessert, especially when topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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
- 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 (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the crumbs are well coated and resemble wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add dulce de leche and granulated sugar, and continue to beat until well combined and smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and flour, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Drizzle additional dulce de leche over the top and swirl it in for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour.
- After an hour, let it cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled and firm, cut into bars using a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- Drizzle each bar with additional dulce de leche and serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts, wiping it between cuts for the best presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes