CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS: Indulge in Every Bite!
Indulge in these rich and silky caramel cheesecake bars, featuring a buttery crust and a soft caramel topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4–5 hours
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed biscuits
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- For the filling:
- 450g cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup yogurt or sour cream
- For the caramel topping:
- 1 cup soft caramel candies or caramel chips
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- Optional garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Mix biscuits, butter, and brown sugar. Press into a lined 9×9 pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and yogurt. Pour over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden at the edges. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Melt caramels with milk until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly. Chill for 30 more minutes.
- Cut into bars with a warm knife. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of sugar, or flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Drizzle extra caramel and sprinkle toasted nuts as a dressing idea.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free biscuits.
- For a vegan option, make plant-based swaps.
- Add sea salt for a salted caramel style.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg