Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bites
These Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bites are perfect for any occasion, a delicious balance of sweet and salty in every bite!
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Ingredients
For Graham Cracker Crusts
- 2 ¼ cups graham crackers, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
For Cheesecake Filling
- 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
For Topping
- ⅔ cup dulce de leche caramel
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Blend the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the sugar, dulce de leche, vanilla, lemon juice, and eggs (one at a time) until you have a creamy batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Spread it evenly and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until puffed with slight cracks in the center. Let cool for 1 hour.
- Whisk together the dulce de leche and heavy cream until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel topping for a hint of savory flavor.
- Cut the cheesecake into 16 mini squares. Enjoy these creamy, sweet, and slightly salty bites!