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Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars

A close-up of a decadent dulce de leche cheesecake bar slice on a white plate, showcasing the swirled topping and graham cracker crust.
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Enjoy these rich and creamy cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust and swirls of dulce de leche. Perfect for potlucks or holiday dessert trays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche, plus more for topping
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Dollop spoonfuls of dulce de leche over the cream cheese.
  7. Gently swirl the dulce de leche into the cream cheese using a knife or skewer.
  8. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the swirled layer. Dollop more dulce de leche on top and swirl again.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  12. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares.
  13. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.

Notes

  • For clean cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.
  • Chilling the bars thoroughly is key to achieving clean slices.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade dulce de leche.

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