Description
Silky creme brulee cheesecake bars blend French pastry elegance with classic American dessert charm. Creamy, caramelized layers promise a luxurious experience that melts deliciously on your palate, inviting pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cream Base:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 package (17.3 ounces / 490 grams) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray for optimal cooking surface.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, and flour until silky smooth, ensuring no lumps remain in the mixture.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and sour cream, stirring until the filling achieves a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Carefully unfold puff pastry and gently press into the pan’s bottom and sides, creating an even crust foundation.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture directly onto the pastry, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden edge and set center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps stabilize the texture.
- Warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, then immediately remove from heat.
- Whisk brown sugar and cinnamon into the warm cream until thoroughly dissolved, creating a rich caramel-like topping.
- Drizzle the cream mixture over the cooled cheesecake bars, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle additional brown sugar across the surface and use a kitchen torch to caramelize, creating a crisp, golden crust.
- Let the bars rest for 30 minutes to set before cutting into precise squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and easier blending.
- Use high-quality puff pastry for a flakier, more delicate crust that enhances the overall texture of the bars.
- Test the cheesecake’s doneness by gently shaking the pan – a slight wobble in the center indicates it’s perfectly baked and will set as it cools.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the puff pastry with a gluten-free graham cracker crust or almond flour base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg