Butterfinger Caramel Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These Butterfinger Caramel Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake filling studded with crunchy Butterfinger candy bars. Topped with rich caramel sauce and additional candy pieces, these bars offer a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors, ideal for any dessert lover craving a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 3 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tbsps (85 g) butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (454 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 g) full-fat plain Greek yogurt or full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped Butterfinger candy bars
Topping
- ½ cup (160 g) caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped Butterfinger candy bars
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing for an overhang on two sides for easy removal of the bars later.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press this evenly and firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes to set the crust, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition. Then blend in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), vanilla extract, and flour until fully incorporated. Gently fold in 1 cup of the chopped Butterfinger candy bars.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the pre-baked crust and smooth the surface. Bake the cheesecake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center still has a slight jiggle. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Add toppings: Once cooled, spread the caramel sauce evenly over the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped Butterfinger candy bars, pressing lightly so they adhere. If desired, drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over the top for extra indulgence.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan and cut into 16 squares, wiping the knife clean between cuts to maintain neat edges.
Notes
- You can substitute full-fat sour cream for Greek yogurt if preferred.
- If Butterfinger bars are unavailable, similar crunchy peanut butter candy can be used.
- For easier chocolate melting, use short bursts in the microwave on low power.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake batter.
- Allow bars to chill thoroughly for clean slicing and best texture.
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