Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of these Caramel Cheesecake Bars that perfectly marry the creaminess of cheesecake with the rich flavor of caramel. A delectable dessert that will please any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel effect)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until sandy. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Finish: Drizzle caramel sauce over the top. Add sea salt if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can use crushed vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits as an alternative to graham crackers.
- For a firmer caramel topping, refrigerate the bars again after drizzling with caramel.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
