Description
Dulce de leche chocolate cheesecake bars bring creamy decadence to your dessert table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Silky chocolate and rich caramel layers create a seriously delicious treat that disappears faster than you can slice them.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs with ¼ cup melted butter, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer using the back of a measuring cup.
- Using an electric mixer, whip 2 cups softened cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Blend 1 cup dulce de leche, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky texture.
- Gently fold 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cheesecake batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Pour the entire batter over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the bars to set and develop their rich flavor.
- Cut into square portions and serve chilled for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Chill the bars completely before cutting to get clean, sharp edges and prevent crumbling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake texture that blends perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain the same delicious base.
- Drizzle extra dulce de leche on top after chilling for an extra layer of caramel flavor that makes these bars look and taste even more decadent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg