Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars

By Kelli with an I

A sweet cheesecake bar with a Dulce de Leche filling.

Ingredients

• Crust -
• 1 C graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• Dulce de Leche -
• 1 - 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
• Cream Cheese Filling -
• 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 C granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• The Glaze -
• 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 tbsp butter

Details

Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 90mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8" square baking dish with parchment paper and grease the parchment paper with non-stick spray.

2. To make the graham cracker crust - Mix the graham cracker crumbs and sugar together, then pouring in the melted butter. Press into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

3. To make the Dulce de Leche - Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a small sauce pan. Heat over medium-low heat, stir constantly, for about 20 minutes. It will turn from a milky white color to a lovely caramel color. Pour the Dulce de Leche into the graham cracker crust and place in the fridge while making the cream cheese filling.

4. To make the cream cheese filling - Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add in the sugar until well combined. Add in both eggs and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated. Pour on top of the Dulce de Leche layer.

6. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes until the center is only somewhat jiggly. Let cool completely before placing it in the fridge.

7. To make the glaze - Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl at 30 second increments until fully melted. Pour on top of the cheese cake and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Serve by cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator.