Butterscotch Graham Cracker Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the delightful world of Butterscotch Graham Cracker Cheesecake Bars, a dessert that marries a chewy graham cracker crust with a luscious cheesecake filling. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or just treating yourself to something sweet at home. With their rich butterscotch flavor and creamy texture, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and versatile, these bars can be prepared ahead of time and are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butterscotch chips and butter together while whisking continuously for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until fully combined, reserving one heaping cup.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan as the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add the egg, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake for 32–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg