Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a crunchy graham cracker crust and a glossy caramel swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Create the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl and press it firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Prepare the filling by beating together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Add caramel sauce on top and use a knife to swirl it into the filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt before serving.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead of time, and storing them allows flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg