Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these Decadent Caramel Cheesecake Bars. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake layer, and a luscious caramel topping sprinkled with sea salt, these bars are a true dessert delight.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the caramel topping:
- 1 cup soft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the dish and bake.
- Mix the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over crust and bake.
- Prepare the caramel topping: Melt caramels with heavy cream, then pour over the cooled cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the bars for at least 3 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, consider drizzling melted chocolate or sprinkling chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
