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A close-up of a rich Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Square with a graham cracker crust and swirled caramel topping.

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Squares

This recipe creates rich, indulgent cheesecake squares with a deep caramel flavor from dulce de leche. The texture is creamy and smooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 53 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Bakery
Servings 12 squares

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed biscuits
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted

For the Filling

  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs added individually
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche for swirling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake the crust for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the warm crust.
  • Dollop spoonfuls of the 1/2 cup of dulce de leche over the filling. Use a knife to gently swirl the dulce de leche into the cheesecake batter to create a marble effect.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly when gently shaken.
  • Cool the cheesecake completely on a wire rack. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before slicing.
  • Drizzle extra dulce de leche over the squares just before you serve them.

Notes

Dulce de leche added a deep caramel flavor that elevated this dessert beyond a standard cheesecake.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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