Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars, where the classic French dessert meets an easy-to-make cheesecake twist. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust layered with a creamy vanilla bean cheesecake filling, finished off with a perfectly caramelized sugar topping that adds a satisfying crunch. Ideal for parties, special occasions, or a cozy night in, these bars are a guaranteed hit with friends and family alike. Enjoy them chilled for a refreshing treat or serve warm for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 whole graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Crush graham crackers in a mixing bowl; mix with melted butter and press into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla bean paste, and salt; mix until creamy.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 45 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg