Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars
A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and crunchy caramelized sugar, perfect for special occasions and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 295 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar for caramelizing on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form a crust.
- Beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard, crispy top.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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