Description
Luxurious butterscotch graham cracker cheesecake bars deliver pure indulgence with creamy cheesecake and rich butterscotch notes. Bakers seeking comfort and elegance will savor each delectable bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 11 oz (311 g) butterscotch chips
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 (14 oz/396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray for effortless bar removal.
- Create Butterscotch Base: Melt butterscotch chips and unsalted butter over medium-low heat, whisking until smooth and uniform, then integrate graham cracker crumbs to form a cohesive mixture.
- Build Crust Layer: Reserve one heaping cup of butterscotch crumb mixture, then press the remaining blend firmly and evenly into the prepared pan to create a compact crust.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese until light and fluffy, then blend in large egg, sweetened condensed milk, pure vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
- Assemble Layers: Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over the butterscotch graham cracker crust, then sprinkle the reserved butterscotch crumb mixture across the top.
- Bake and Cool: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 32 to 35 minutes until the top sets with a slight jiggle, then cool at room temperature for one hour and refrigerate several hours before serving.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Line the pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray for effortless bar removal and clean slicing.
- Butterscotch Melting Magic: Whisk butterscotch chips and butter slowly and consistently to prevent burning and achieve a silky smooth texture.
- Cheesecake Consistency Tip: Beat cream cheese on high speed until completely smooth and lump-free for a creamy, velvety filling.
- Baking Perfection: Watch for a slightly jiggly top when baking, which indicates the cheesecake is perfectly cooked and will set beautifully when chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg