Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Name: Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For crust; 3 1/2 oz graham crackers, crumbled (1cup); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; For filling; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope, will be just about half an envelope); 1/4 cup whole milk; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dulce de leche (12 1/2 oz) (recipe follows); For glaze; 3 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), coarsely chopped; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Servings: persons

For crust
3 1/2 oz graham crackers, crumbled (1cup)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For filling
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope, will be just about half an envelope)
1/4 cup whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup dulce de leche (12 1/2 oz) (recipe follows)
For glaze
3 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), coarsely chopped
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons light corn syrup

1
Make crust: Put oven rack in middle & preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Line bottom & sides of 8-inch baking pan with 2 sheets of foil (crisscrossed), leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
2
Finely grind crackers with sugar & pinch of salt in a food processor. With motor running, add butter, blending until combined. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes then cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes.
3
Make filling: Sprinkle gelatin over milk in small bowl & let stand 2 minutes to soften. Beat together cream cheese, eggs, salt, & gelatin mixture in bowl with electric mixer at medium until well combined, about 2 minutes, then stir in dulce de leche gently but thoroughly. Pour filling over crust, smoothing top, then bake in hot water bath (a 9x13 pan) in oven until center is set, 45 minutes. Cool cheesecake completely in pan on rack, 2 hours. Chill covered at least 6 hours.
4
Glaze cake within 2 hours of serving: Heat glaze ingredients in double boiler or small metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth, then pour over cheesecake, tilting baking pan to coat top evenly. Chill uncovered 30 minutes.
5
Lift cheesecake from pan using foil overhang and cut into 1-inch squares with thin knife, wiping off knife after each cut!
6
Note: Cheesecake without glaze can be chilled up to 3 days.
7
Dulce de Leche
8
Pour one 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (Carnation) into top of double-boiler pan; cover. Place over boiling water. Cook over low heat stirring occasionally for 40-50 minutes or until thick & light caramel-colored.
9
Remove from heat. Whisk until smooth

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For crust, 3 1/2 oz graham crackers, crumbled (1cup), 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Squares

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