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Homemade caramel cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust and caramel drizzle

Caramel Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These caramel cheesecake bars are the ultimate dessert, combining a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious caramel topping. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings, they deliver bakery-style flavor in every bite.
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10–12

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Offset spatula
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 16 full crackers
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Layer

  • 24 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Caramel Topping

  • 1 cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt optional, for salted caramel version
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and flour, mixing until well combined and smooth.
  • Pour cheesecake filling over crust and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  • Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let bars rest inside for 30 minutes. Then remove and cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
  • Spread or drizzle caramel sauce over chilled bars. Sprinkle with sea salt or chopped pecans, if desired.
  • Use parchment to lift bars from pan. Slice into 16 squares using a sharp knife.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.6mg