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Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Decadent Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Delight

Indulge in these Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, featuring creamy cheesecake and a crunchy Oreo crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies or gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies
  • ½ cup Butter or dairy-free butter
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese or dairy-free cream cheese
  • ¾ cup Sugar or low-sugar sweetener
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure
  • 3 large Eggs well-beaten
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche homemade is an option
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or dairy-free chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Dollop dulce de leche on top and swirl gently.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
  7. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cheesecake layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  8. Slice into squares with a sharp knife and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.

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