Description
Decadent Caramel Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate dessert indulgence, featuring a velvety cream cheese filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, all drizzled with rich caramel sauce. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can create these mouthwatering bars quickly, leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar; mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and gently tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg