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Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars with a Sweet Salty Twist

These Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake with a rich caramel essence, topped with Fleur de Sel for a sweet and salty delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Can substitute with digestive biscuits
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; can replace with nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted recommended
For the Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese Use Neufchâtel for a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Can use homemade or caramel sauce
  • 3 large Eggs Ensure they are room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a substitute option
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can replace with half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Fleur de Sel Sea salt can be used as an alternative

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon, then stir in melted unsalted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the pan.
  3. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden brown, then let it cool completely.
  4. Blend cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add dulce de leche, then eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 38 minutes until puffed around the edges.
  6. Combine remaining dulce de leche with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until smooth and pourable.
  7. Once the cheesecake has cooled, pour the dulce de leche topping over the surface and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  8. Cut into bars and sprinkle Fleur de Sel over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing. Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling to maintain texture.

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