Description
Indulge in these rich and decadent Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bars, featuring a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake layer, luscious caramel sauce, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 box brownie mix (or your favorite homemade brownie recipe)
- Ingredients listed on the box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into cubes
- ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- A pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
For Garnish:
- Chocolate chunks or pieces (optional)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions (or your homemade brownie recipe).
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownie base cool completely.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie base, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and just slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely.
- Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, stirring occasionally, until it melts and turns an amber color (around 8-10 minutes).
- Carefully stir in the butter until fully combined.
- Slowly add the heavy cream and a pinch of salt, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Let the caramel sauce cool before drizzling over the cheesecake.
- Make the Chocolate Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled cheesecake layer.
- Assemble and Garnish:
- Once the chocolate topping is set, drizzle caramel sauce generously over the cheesecake bars.
- Garnish with chocolate chunks or pieces on top, if desired.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to let all the flavors meld together.
- Slice into squares and serve with extra caramel sauce for a truly indulgent treat.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate overnight to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg