Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars – Easy Recipes Delight
These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars are a dreamy dessert for fans of easy recipes, with rich caramel, creamy filling, and buttery crust.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salted caramel sauce, for topping
- Coarse sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the prepared pan to form an even crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Slice into bars and serve.