Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars That Will Wow Your Guests Recipe
These Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with a buttery sugar cookie crust and a delightful crunch from toffee bits. Perfect for impressing guests, this dessert features a smooth vanilla pudding-infused filling baked to perfection, then chilled to a luscious, sliceable texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 box Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 box French Vanilla Pudding Mix
Filling Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 2 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for filling)
Topping
- 1/2 cup Toffee Bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and coating with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, French vanilla pudding mix, melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until it forms a thick dough that will serve as the crust.
- Press Crust into Pan: Evenly press the cookie dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a uniform crust layer.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese, 2 large eggs, sour cream, granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the pressed cookie crust. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but mostly set.
- Add Toffee Topping and Cool: Remove from oven, sprinkle the top evenly with toffee bits, and allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes to set slightly.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the bars for at least 3 hours to fully chill and firm up for clean slicing. Once chilled, cut into 12 bars and serve.
Notes
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream is a great alternative for a slight tang and added creaminess.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing and a creamy filling texture.
- For easier slicing, chill for longer than 3 hours if time permits.
- Feel free to customize by adding chopped nuts or swapping toffee bits for caramel chips for varied textures.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the cheesecake center creamy and not dry.
Keywords: Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake Bars, Sugar Cookie Crust, Toffee Bits, Vanilla Pudding, Dessert Bars, Cream Cheese Dessert
