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Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Indulge in these decadent Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars for the ultimate sweet treat. Creamy cheesecake filling atop a cinnamon-infused graham cracker crust, finished with a luscious Dulce de Leche topping and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.

Ingredients

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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 home-made) at room temperature (you’ll use the remainder for the topping)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping & Finishing:

  • about 2/3 cup Dulce de Leche (remainder of can)
  • 3 or more tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Fleur de Sel

Instructions

  1. Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter, press onto the pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Filling: Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add dulce de leche, eggs, and vanilla; blend until smooth. Pour over crust and bake until set. Cool completely.
  3. Topping & Finishing: Microwave dulce de leche and cream until melted. Pour over cheesecake and refrigerate. Cut into bars and sprinkle with fleur de sel before serving.

Notes

  • For easier removal, line the baking pan with foil before pressing in the crust.
  • The amount of cream needed for the topping may vary depending on the brand of dulce de leche.

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