Ingredients and Weight: - Graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup (120g) - Butter, melted, 1/4 cup (57g) - Cream cheese, softened, 2 packages (8 ounces each) (454g) - Granulated sugar, 1 cup (200g) - Eggs, 2 large - Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5ml) - Butterscotch chips, 1 cup (170g) - Heavy cream, 1/2 cup (120ml) - Brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) - Corn syrup, 1/4 cup (60ml)
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level: - 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. 4. Spread cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust. 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly wobbly. 6. While the cheesecake is baking, make the butterscotch topping. In a medium saucepan, combine butterscotch chips, heavy cream, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened. 7. Remove cheesecake from oven and pour butterscotch topping over the hot cheesecake. 8. Return to oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until topping is set. 9. Let cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Nutritional Information: Per serving (1/8 of cheesecake): Calories: 340 Fat: 18g Saturated fat: 10g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 160mg Carbohydrates: 40g Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics: - Rich and creamy cheesecake filling - Sweet and nutty butterscotch topping - Crusty graham cracker base - Perfect for special occasions or as a decadent dessert
User Comments: - "These bars are so delicious! The butterscotch topping is perfectly balanced with the creamy cheesecake filling." - "The graham cracker crust is the perfect base for these bars. It's crunchy and flavorful." - "I love that these bars are easy to make and always turn out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to set properly and become firm. - If you don't have butterscotch chips, you can use chocolate chips instead.