Description
Indulge in the lusciousness of these Caramel Cheesecake Bars that marry the creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet decadence of caramel, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Topping:
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- Optional pinch of sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add ½ cup sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over crust.
- Add toppings: Drizzle caramel sauce over the filling. Swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Slice into bars and drizzle with more caramel and salt before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- For clean slices, wipe the knife between cuts.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
