Experience the rich and creamy goodness of these Cheesecake Bars with Pecan Caramel Coating. The crispy cookie base, combined with the smooth cream cheese layer and topped with a luscious caramel and pecan coating, makes for a heavenly dessert that's as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.
Why You'll Love It:
- Crispy Base: A delightful blend of ground cookies and melted butter baked to perfection.
- Creamy Cheesecake Layer: A smooth and rich mixture of cream cheese, white cheese, and sour cream, sweetened to perfection.
- Decadent Pecan Caramel Coating: A luxurious topping of caramelized sugar, butter, cream, and toasted pecans, seasoned with a hint of salt.
Ingredients:
- For the Base:
- 200g ground cookies
- 100g melted butter
- For the Cheesecake:
- 450g cream cheese (25% fat)
- 250g white cheese (5%-9% fat)
- 200ml sour cream
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- 4 eggs
- For the Pecan Caramel Coating:
- 200g pecans
- 80g sugar (1/3 cup)
- 40g butter
- 200g whipping cream (38%)
- A pinch of coarse salt
Instructions:
- Base: Mix ground cookies with melted butter, press into a 24x24cm lined baking tray, and bake at 160°C for 10 minutes.
- Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, white cheese, and sour cream. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, until smooth.
- Bake: Pour cheesecake mixture over the base and bake at 150°C for about 40 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
- Pecan Caramel Coating: Toast pecans in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes. In a pan, caramelize sugar to an amber color, add butter, then gradually add warm cream and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, add pecans, and let cool.
- Assembly: Cut the cheesecake into equal slices and pour the pecan caramel coating over each slice.
Enjoy these scrumptious Cheesecake Bars with Pecan Caramel Coating – a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more! 🍰🌰🍯