Ingredients
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Before we dive into the fun part—making these bars—let’s gather our ingredients. Most of these items are staples in your pantry, making this recipe accessible for everyone.
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla, then mix in eggs and sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the filling and swirl it in.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Drizzle remaining caramel, sprinkle chocolate chips, and add sea salt before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Chilling time is essential for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg