Description
Irresistible Butterscotch Graham Cracker Cheesecake Bars blend creamy richness with sweet caramel notes. Layered textures and indulgent flavors promise a delightful dessert experience that satisfies all sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (14 oz/396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 11 oz (311 g) butterscotch chips
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, mixing with sugar and melted butter until the mixture coheres when pressed. Press the crumb blend evenly into a lined 9-inch baking pan, creating a compact foundation. Briefly chill to stabilize the base.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese until supremely smooth, gradually blending in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its airy texture and creating a velvety filling.
- Assembly and Chilling: Spread the cheesecake filling uniformly across the chilled crust, ensuring a level surface. Refrigerate for a minimum of four hours to allow complete setting and optimal firmness.
- Butterscotch Sauce Creation: Melt butterscotch chips with heavy cream in a saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then elegantly drizzle across the set cheesecake, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Serving: Cut into precise, uniform bars that showcase the layers of crisp crust, creamy filling, and luxurious butterscotch topping. Serve thoroughly chilled to preserve the dessert’s exceptional texture and taste complexity.
Notes
Crush Crackers Carefully: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create uniformly fine graham cracker crumbs, ensuring a consistent and compact crust that holds together perfectly.
Control Cream Cheese Temperature: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before mixing, preventing lumps and creating a smoother, more luxurious filling texture.
Whip Cream with Precision: Use cold heavy cream and chilled mixing bowl to achieve maximum volume and stability when whipping, resulting in a lighter, more airy cheesecake filling.
Drizzle Butterscotch Strategically: Let butterscotch sauce cool slightly before drizzling to prevent melting the cheesecake surface, and use a squeeze bottle or spoon for more controlled, artistic patterns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg