Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Butterscotch Graham Cracker Cheesecake Bars, a dessert that perfectly marries the chewy sweetness of butterscotch with a rich, creamy cheesecake layer. Ideal for any occasion, these bars are simple to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. From birthday parties to cozy evenings at home, their unique taste and appealing texture make them a standout treat. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time for convenience, ensuring that you have a delicious dessert ready whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- one 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Melt butterscotch chips and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs, reserving one cup for topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan as an even crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add egg, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
- Bake for 32-35 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool for one hour at room temperature before refrigerating until chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg