Description
Imagine the delight of sinking your teeth into a Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bar with a Crunch. Where the velvety richness of cheesecake. Meets the perfection of brûlée. All perched on a sweet buttery base. That whispers of vanilla and comfort. Each bar. Adorned with toffee pieces. Presents a blend of textures. That sway between crispness. And creaminess. A tribute to the caring hands that prepared it. This recipe isn’t only about making a dessert. It’s about intertwining moments of joy. Shared jokes and the fondness of memories. Ideal for any gathering. These bars guarantee to steal the spotlight. Leaving behind smiles. And content sighs in their path.
Ingredients
Crust:
one 17.5 oz pouch sugar cookie mix
one 3.5 oz box instant French vanilla pudding mix
½ c unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
two 8-oz blocks cream cheese, at room temp and very soft
1 large egg
3 large egg yolks (discard whites or save for another use)
½ c sour cream
½ c granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ c toffee bits
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by lining it with foil. And spraying it with cooking spray.
In a bowl combine the sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla until a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the pan. To create a crust layer.
For the filling. In the cleaned bowl. Use a mixer to blend cream cheese, egg, egg yolks, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Until smooth.
Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Until it sets.
Sprinkle toffee bits on top of the cheesecake bars. Allow them to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Before refrigerating for 3 hours. Or until chilled.
Savor these Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars with a satisfying crunch!
Notes
To create these Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars with a Crunch that caters to a gluten-free diet. Simply swap out the regular sugar cookie mix. For a gluten-free option. And double check that your instant French vanilla pudding mix is also gluten-free. This minor change. Allows everyone to savor the combination of cheesecake. And crispy toffee bits. Resting on a rich buttery crust. Without having to fret about dietary constraints. By opting for substitutes. You ensure that this exquisite dessert can be enjoyed. Without guilt. By all fostering inclusivity. And happiness in your dessert indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
