Here’s a delicious recipe for Latin Caramel Cheesecake Bars, featuring a rich dulce de leche flavor with a buttery crust and creamy cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or Maria cookies for a Latin twist)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Dulce de Leche Layer:
- ¾ cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (to loosen, if needed)
- A pinch of sea salt (optional, for balance)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
Pour over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
3. Dulce de Leche Swirl
If needed, warm dulce de leche with heavy cream to loosen it.
Drop spoonfuls over the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife or skewer.
4. Bake
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Slice into bars and sprinkle with sea salt or drizzle extra dulce de leche for an extra treat!
