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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars

A creamy fusion of cheesecake and crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Brûlée Topping
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for caramelizing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake 8–10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, cream, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Bake 35–40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
  5. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with torch or broiler until golden.
  7. Slice into bars and serve immediately.

Notes

Torch the sugar just before serving for best texture.