Description
Butterscotch Graham Cracker Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a rich butterscotch filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together or a special celebration. With creamy layers that melt in your mouth, these bars will quickly become your go-to treat for impressing friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (3.4 oz) package butterscotch pudding mix
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and butterscotch pudding mix; mix until smooth.
- Pour the butterscotch mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg