Description
These no-bake Salted Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Bars combine a chewy brownie base, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a drizzle of salted caramel. They are rich, indulgent, and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, full-fat and room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1/2 cup (120ml) caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
- Optional: Melted dark chocolate chips for drizzle
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for handles. Lightly spray with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt until smooth. Add flour and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the brownie mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even base.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the base.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate cold bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Remove the pan from the freezer. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and smooth evenly with a spatula.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect or leave as dollops. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment handles. Cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife between cuts.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Use a cold bowl for whipping heavy cream for better volume. Do not skip the chilling time as the bars need to set to cut cleanly. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake dessert, salted caramel, brownie cheesecake, easy bars, make-ahead dessert, party dessert