Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert combining a buttery base with a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with dulce de leche. Made with cream cheese, eggs, nuts and cocoa powder, these indulgent bars require just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes in the oven. They suit anyone looking for a rich, satisfying treat perfect for special occasions or entertaining guests.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gcold unsalted butter
- 200 gdulce de leche
- 400 gcream cheese
- 4large eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 100 gchopped nuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x28cm baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Don't forget to grease the parchment paper with butter!
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: This will take about 5-7 minutes, so be patient!
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the dulce de leche until well combined.
Tip: Let it cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl!
- 5
Stir in the vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the cheesecake mixture, beating until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix!
- 7
Pour half of the cheesecake mixture into the prepared baking tin. Drizzle with half of the dulce de leche.
Tip: Don't worry if it gets a bit messy!
- 8
Repeat the layers: pour the remaining cheesecake mixture, followed by the remaining dulce de leche.
Tip: Smooth out the top with a spatula.
- 9
Sprinkle the cocoa powder and chopped nuts evenly over the top.
Tip: Get creative with the toppings!
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Don't overbake!
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Patience is key!
- 12
Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Tip: Get ready for the ooohs and ahhhs!
- 13
Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!
Tip: The perfect dessert for any occasion!
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Lindt Excellence & tahini brownies
These fudgy brownies are my go to when I want something rich and impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of Lindt chocolate and tahini creates this wonderfully complex flavor that feels fancy but comes together in just an hour. Tahini brings such a lovely nuttiness while adding protein and healthy fats that make these brownies feel a bit more nutritious than your average treat. What I love most is how straightforward the whole process is, even for a novice baker like myself. Just mix, bake, and you've got decadent brownies that taste like you spent far more effort than you actually did.
Mango & passion fruit curd sunshine tart
This is my absolute favourite tart to make when mangoes are at their peak. The combination of tangy passion fruit curd with sweet, juicy mango is pure sunshine on a plate, and the best part is that it comes together in just under an hour. Mangoes are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, so you can feel good about indulging in a slice or two. The buttery pastry is wonderfully simple to make from scratch, requiring just a few basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It's the kind of dessert that looks impressive enough for guests but is actually quite straightforward to pull together.
Martha's basic pancake recipe
My mum Martha taught me this recipe years ago, and it's become my go to for weekend breakfasts. It's wonderfully simple, using just a handful of ingredients you likely have at home, which means it won't break the bank. The eggs give you protein to keep you full through the morning, and honestly, from start to finish you'll have fluffy pancakes on the table in under half an hour. There's something special about making pancakes from scratch, and once you nail Martha's basic method, you'll never look back.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.