Butterscotch Cream Cheese Bars
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Butterscotch Cream Cheese Bars, the ultimate dessert for sweet tooths and butterscotch lovers alike. These bars feature a tender, buttery crust made from light brown sugar and all-purpose flour, topped with a luscious layer of creamy vanilla-infused cheesecake. The star of the show is the silky butterscotch topping, crafted from melted butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk, swirled over the cream cheese filling for a marbled finish or spread on thick for extra indulgence. Perfectly balanced between creamy, chewy, and rich, these bars are baked to a golden finish and chilled to perfection, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re a show-stopping dessert that stores beautifully in the fridge for days. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser or a decadent personal indulgence, Butterscotch Cream Cheese Bars are the answer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Butterscotch chips
- 0.5 cup Sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, flour, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
Press this dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and continue beating until fully incorporated.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it out into an even layer.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk together, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth.
Drizzle the butterscotch mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading to cover if desired, or leaving swirls for a marbled effect.
Bake the assembled bars in the 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 341.9 g | 438% | |
| Saturated Fat | 219.8 g | 1099% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1015 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 2764 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 736.2 g | 268% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 514.1 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1091 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1596 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
