Description
Rich and creamy crème brûlée cheesecake bars blend classic French dessert techniques with American bakery indulgence. Sweet cream cheese filling and caramelized sugar topping create an elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, room temperature and very soft
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (80 g) toffee bits
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 17.5 oz (496 g) sugar cookie mix pouch
- 3.5 oz (99 g) instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tbsps light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for crust)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for crust)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray for effortless bar removal.
- Craft Crust: Blend crust ingredients in a mixing bowl until a compact, uniform dough develops, then press evenly across the pan’s bottom to create a solid foundation.
- Compose Filling: Thoroughly combine filling ingredients using an electric mixer, whipping on high speed until achieving a silky-smooth consistency that’s free of lumps.
- Bake and Set: Position pan in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, baking for 40-45 minutes until the center firms up and loses its liquid appearance.
- Embellish and Cool: Immediately scatter toffee bits over the warm cheesecake, then allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to ensure complete setting, then slice into individual bars and present chilled for optimal texture and indulgence.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Line the baking pan meticulously with aluminum foil and non-stick spray to guarantee seamless bar removal without crumbling or sticking.
- Mix Master Technique: Blend crust ingredients thoroughly until they form a dense, compact dough that creates a sturdy foundation for the creamy filling.
- Smooth Filling Strategy: Whip filling ingredients on high speed to achieve a perfectly smooth, lump-free consistency that ensures a silky cheesecake texture.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate bars for at least 3 hours to allow complete setting, which enhances flavor development and provides the ideal firm yet creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg