Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
These Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars combine rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and luscious dulce de leche on a crunchy cookie crust. Perfect for parties or indulgent desserts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
Ingrédients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add dulce de leche and sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in chocolate chips, then pour mixture over cooled crust and smooth evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Top with whipped cream, nuts, or drizzle extra dulce de leche before serving. Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.