Toffee Cheesecake Bars

By Mary Anne Daino

These toffee cheesecake bars are sure to be a winner at your next party or get together. The toffee and cheesecake flavors create such a rich, decadent flavor profile!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate English toffee bits, divided

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and baking soda.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake crust at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until set.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup toffee bits. Pour over crust.

Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until center is almost set.

Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining toffee bits; cool completely.

Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.