Easy Swirled Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Easy Swirled Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars that are rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious cream cheese filling swirled with Dulce de Leche, and a final drizzle of Dulce de Leche topping, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust:
- Nonstick spray
- 2 1/4 cups finely ground graham crackers (from about 17 crackers)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 tablespoons melted butter (1 1/4 sticks)
Filling:
- 3 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Dulce de Leche (store-bought or homemade) at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping & Finishing:
- about 2/3 cup Dulce de Leche
- 3 or more tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Fleur de Sel
Instructions
- Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking pan with nonstick spray. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, press onto pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Filling: Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add Dulce de Leche, eggs, and vanilla; blend well. Pour over crust and bake until set. Cool.
- Topping & Finishing: Mix Dulce de Leche and cream, microwave until melted. Pour over cheesecake, refrigerate, and sprinkle with Fleur de Sel before serving.
Notes
- The topping may have small lumps, which will be less noticeable when bars are cut.
- You can adjust the amount of cream in the topping based on the consistency of the Dulce de Leche.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
