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Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars

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Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, rich caramel-like dulce de leche, and a buttery graham cracker crust. This indulgent dessert is easy to make, great for entertaining, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2¼ cups finely ground graham crackers (about 17 crackers)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ to ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 10 tbsp melted butter (1¼ sticks)

For the Filling:

  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup dulce de leche, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

  • ⅔ cup dulce de leche
  • 3+ tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • Fleur de sel (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang. Spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until combined.
  3. Press mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. In a food processor or with an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add dulce de leche and mix until incorporated.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, blending briefly after each addition. Mix in vanilla.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for about 38 minutes until the center is just set.
  3. Let cool completely.

Add the Topping:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat dulce de leche and 3 tbsp heavy cream in 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Adjust with more cream if needed.
  2. Spread over the cooled cheesecake layer.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Serve:

  1. Lift cheesecake out of the pan using the foil. Cut into 24 bars.
  2. Sprinkle with fleur de sel before serving (optional).

Notes

  • Chocolate Crust: Swap graham crackers for crushed chocolate wafers.
  • Nutty Addition: Fold in toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch.
  • Swirled Look: Swirl some reserved dulce de leche into the batter before baking.
  • Spiced Twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance flavor.

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