Description

These Butterscotch Graham Cracker Cheesecake Bars are a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham cracker crust, and rich butterscotch flavor. Easy to make and absolutely decadent, these bars are an ideal dessert for any occasion. The sweet butterscotch topping adds a wonderful twist to a classic cheesecake bar!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream

For the Butterscotch Topping:

1 cup butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
For the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
For the butterscotch topping: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips and butter together, stirring until smooth and well combined.
Once the cheesecake bars have cooled to room temperature, drizzle the butterscotch topping evenly over the top.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 3 hours (or overnight) to allow them to f

Notes

You can make the butterscotch topping ahead of time and store it at room temperature until you’re ready to use it.
For a more decadent version, you can add a sprinkle of sea salt over the butterscotch topping before chilling.
These cheesecake bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cheesecake, Bars
Method: Baked, No-bake topping
Cuisine: American, Classic Dessert

Keywords: Butterscotch cheesecake bars, graham cracker crust, cheesecake dessert, butterscotch topping, easy dessert, sweet bars