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Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars: Indulge in Creamy Bliss

These Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars combine a creamy cheesecake layer with a buttery crust and rich dulce de leche for a magical dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with crushed digestive biscuits.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Omit or replace with nutmeg if desired.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted; coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1 cup dulce de leche Homemade option available.
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature for best blending.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 teaspoon fleur de sel Regular sea salt can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking pan (13 x 9 x 2 inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in melted butter and stir until resembling wet sand. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Blend in dulce de leche, then add eggs one at a time, and finally mix in vanilla. Spread over cooled crust.
  4. Bake for approximately 38 minutes until edges puff and center is firm. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Mix remaining dulce de leche with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until melted and pourable. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Cut into 24 bars, and sprinkle fleur de sel before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Allow to thaw in the fridge before serving.

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