Brown Butter Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, buttery cheesecake bars infused with the deep flavor of browned butter, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100brown sugar
- 300unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 250cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- 5salt
- 120chopped pecans
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Ensure the paper is long enough to cover the entire tin.
- 2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter turns golden brown, then remove from heat.
Tip: Be careful when handling hot saucepans.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer for efficient mixing.
- 4
Add melted browned butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.
- 5
Stir in chopped pecans.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of pecans to your liking.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula for a neat finish.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking for a creamy cheesecake.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
- 9
Cut into bars and serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.
Tip: Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings!
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