Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars with a Mexican Twist
These Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy, and infused with warm Mexican vanilla and silky dulce de leche for a dessert everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
1/4 cup dulce de leche (for the batter)
1/2 cup dulce de leche (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
3. Press crust into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and beat again.
5. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, vanilla, and 1/4 cup dulce de leche.
6. Pour batter over crust and smooth top.
7. Bake 35–40 minutes until just set.
8. Cool to room temperature.
9. Spread 1/2 cup warmed dulce de leche over top.
10. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use cajeta for a goat’s milk twist.
Chill overnight for best results.
Sprinkle sea salt or toasted nuts for garnish.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/dulce-de-leche-cheesecake-bars/