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Decadent Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

These delightful bars are bursting with flavor and allow you to indulge in a rich, creamy dessert without a lot of fuss. Perfect for busy women looking for a delicious treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 oz 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups 1 cup dulce de leche (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup sour cream
For the chocolate topping
  • 1 cups 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine your graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
  3. Stir until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  4. Use the back of a measuring cup to really pack it down.
  5. Bake for about 10 minutes and let it cool.
Making the cheesecake filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy—about 2 minutes.
  2. Add in the eggs one at a time.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract, dulce de leche, and sour cream until everything is combined.
Combine and bake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set but still a little wobbly.
  3. Allow your cheesecake bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Preparing the chocolate topping
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream.
  2. Stir until melted and silky. Let it cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake layer.
  3. Drizzle additional dulce de leche on top for that Instagram-worthy finish!
Final Steps
  1. Using a sharp knife, cut the cheesecake into bars.
  2. Serve them chilled.

Notes

Tip for Quick Cleanup: Line your dish with parchment paper before pressing in the crust for easy removal! Chill, Don’t Spill: Giving these bars time to chill helps the flavors meld together wonderfully. If your chocolate ganache looks too thick, a splash of milk can help smooth it out.