Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, featuring a chocolate cookie crumb crust, smooth cheesecake filling sweetened with luscious dulce de leche, and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for dessert lovers craving a decadent treat that combines cheesecake and chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake bars.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press Crust into Pan: Transfer the crumb mixture into a lined baking pan and press firmly and evenly to form the crust layer.
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to ensure a velvety filling.
- Add Sweeteners: Mix in the dulce de leche and granulated sugar until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until completely incorporated to provide richness and flavor.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Assemble: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares for serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Dulce de leche can be found in many supermarkets or made at home by slowly simmering sweetened condensed milk.
- Chilling the bars after cooling can help them firm up for cleaner slices.
- Use a sharp knife warmed with hot water for easier cutting.
