You will definitely want to make these delicious cheesecake bars during the upcoming holidays. They are sweet and salty, creamy and rich, and have lots of buttery caramel and finally sprinkled with sea salt!
1 ½ c. cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
¼ c. brown sugar
¼ c. butter, melted
2 pkg. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
⅔ c. sugar
2 eggs
1 T. vanilla
⅓ c. sour cream
1 can prepared dulce de leche
sea salt, for sprinking
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8 x8 inch pan with aluminum foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter; stir until moistened. Pour into the foil lined pan; press into a firm, even layer.
Bake about 12 minutes.
While crust bakes, prepare filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar for about 2 minutes or until fluffy and light. Add in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Add in the vanilla, sour cream, and 2 tablespoons dulce de leche sauce.
Pour the filling over the crust; return to the oven; bake 35-40 minutes or until the center appears just about set and isn't jiggly.
Tent with foil if the top begins to brown too fast.
Cool completely; spread with the remaining dulce de leche sauce in an even layer. Sprinkle with sea salt; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.