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7 Irresistible Salted Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Salted Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Bars

The ultimate comfort dessert — a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with salted caramel. Rich, sweet, a little salty, and totally irresistible.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust
  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Sour cream
Salted Caramel Swirl
  • Salted caramel sauce
Optional Topping
  • Sea salt, a pinch

Equipment

  • 8×8 inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, eggs, and sour cream until creamy and well combined.
  4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  5. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the surface and gently swirl with a knife or toothpick, creating marbled ribbons.
  6. Bake until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  7. Slice into bars, optionally drizzle extra caramel on top, and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt before serving.

Notes

This recipe is versatile — feel free to adjust sweetness, use homemade or store‑bought caramel, or bake in a larger pan for thinner bars. Cooling and refrigeration are key to achieving the classic dense, creamy cheesecake texture.