Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, gooey, and utterly decadent, these cheesecake bars are a dream come true.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250butter
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 100cold unsalted butter
- 200dulce de leche
- 400cream cheese
- 4large eggs
- 1vanilla extract
- 2baking powder
- 1salt
- 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!
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