Creamy Baked Leche Flan Cheesecake Bars
Delightful cheesecake bars combining the creaminess of cheesecake with the rich flavor of leche flan, topped with dulce de leche for an indulgent treat.
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (or vanilla cookies)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- a pinch salt
For the cheesecake layer
- 16 oz cream cheese Use room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs Add one at a time
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream or all-purpose cream
For the flan layer
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
- 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade) Warm if too thick to spread
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt, then press into the pan.
- Bake the crust at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes to set.
Cheesecake Layer
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream, pour over the crust and tap gently to release bubbles.
Flan Layer
- Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slowly pour flan mixture over the cheesecake layer gently to maintain the layers.
Baking
- Bake for around 45-60 minutes, until the center has a slight jiggle.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serving
- Spread dulce de leche on top right before serving.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Strain the flan mixture to ensure smoothness. Use a water bath for gentler baking if desired.