Description
These luxurious cheesecake bars combine rich coffee and caramel flavors for a decadent treat, making them the perfect dessert for special occasions or a delightful finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide and Flavor the Filling: Divide the cream cheese mixture into two separate bowls. In one bowl, add strong brewed coffee and heavy cream, and mix until smooth. In the other bowl, mix in caramel sauce until well combined.
- Assemble the Bars: Alternate dollops of the coffee and caramel cream cheese mixtures over the crust. Use a knife to gently swirl the two mixtures together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the cheesecake bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Enjoy these elegant bars as a perfect finish to any meal or as a special treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 80g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg