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Caramel Cheesecake Butter Bars

Course: Dessert
Servings: 15
Calories: 315kcal
Author: The Frugaler

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbs vanilla
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Caramel Topping

  • 5 oz caramel candies, unwrapped (approx. 18)
  • 2 Tbs cream, half & half or milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Add 1 Tbs. Vanilla and combine. Add the sifted flour 1 cup at a time, and beat on low until soft dough forms.
  • Press dough in the bottom and ½ inch up the sides of the pan.

Cheesecake Filling

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over crust in pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, the center with still be slightly jiggly. Cool on a rack at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to overnight. Store covered in refrigerator.

Caramel Topping

  • Place the unwrapped caramels and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Add ¼ tsp vanilla. Stir to combine. Drizzle on cheesecake right before serving. Keep it in the microwave-safe dish so you can remelt it if needed. Or add a topping of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg