Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
The crust
-
1 ¼
cups
finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
-
2
Tbsp
granulated sugar
-
6
Tbsp
butter, melted
The cheesecake filling
-
¾
cup
granulated sugar
-
1 ½
Tbsp
all-purpose flour
-
2
8 oz pkgs
cream cheese, softened
-
3
large
eggs
-
3
Tbsp
heavy cream
-
3
Tbsp
sour cream
-
1
tsp
vanilla extract
The topping
-
6
Tbsp
granulated sugar
-
to taste
whipped cream, fresh raspberries and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl, then add melted butter and combine.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour, then add cream cheese and blend until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then add heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla, blending until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and place the baking dish in a larger dish filled with hot water.
- Bake for 42-45 minutes until the cheesecake is slightly jiggly, then turn off the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then cover and chill for 4 hours.
- Cut into squares, sprinkle with sugar, and caramelize with a culinary torch.
- Garnish with whipped cream, raspberries, and mint just before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
338
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
254mg
Cholesterol
104mg
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