Description
Creamy, velvety cheesecake bars swirled with rich, golden dulce de leche on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup dulce de leche, slightly warmed
1/4 tsp sea salt (optional topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Step 4: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Add eggs one at a time on low speed, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Pour the batter over the cooled crust and level with a spatula.
Step 7: Drop small spoonfuls of dulce de leche over the cheesecake and swirl gently with a knife.
Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
Step 9: Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all dairy is at room temperature to avoid lumps. For a 'salted' version, add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Latin Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
