Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery graham cracker base with creamy cheesecake filling and a drizzle of caramel sauce, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. These bars bring together cream cheese, caramel sauce, heavy cream and vanilla extract for a rich, indulgent treat. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, they are perfect for anyone craving something sweet with a sophisticated salty edge.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crumbs
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 800 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gsalt
- 4large eggs
- 1000 gcream cheese
- 200 gcaster sugar
- 300 mlheavy cream
- 250 gcaramel sauce
- 10 gflaky sea salt
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 150 gall-purpose flour
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x28cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and unsalted butter until well combined.
Tip: Press mixture into prepared baking dish.
- 3
Bake crust for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Tip: Prepare a 20cm (8in) square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Tip: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring well combined.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- 6
Pour cheesecake batter into cooled crust and smooth top.
Tip: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set.
- 7
Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- 8
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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