Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with our Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars! These rich, creamy bars combine the silky smoothness of classic cheesecake with the caramelized sugar crunch of crème brûlée. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime cravings, they’re a decadent treat that’s easy to serve and impossible to resist.

Ingredients to Make Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These creme brulee bars sound so fancy, but they’re incredibly simple to make! I first had these creme brulee bars at a local restaurant and I set out to make them myself at home. This recipe is the result. They begin with a buttery sugar cookie crust and the top is torched to golden perfection. Whether you’re searching for a crowd-pleasing sweet for entertaining, a holiday dessert, or a luxurious personal indulgence, these Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars deliver gourmet flavor in every bite. This is one of those special desserts that make a show stopping addition to any dessert table. Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Crust – All purpose flour, salted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and vanilla extract forms the base of the cheesecake bars.
Creme Brulee Filling – Three blocks of plain cream cheese.
Sour Cream – Sour cream enhances the flavor and gives the cheesecake bars a creamy texture.
Sugar – Granulated sugar for sweetness plus additional for the top.
Cornstarch – A small amount of cornstarch stabilizes the cheesecake filling.
Flavoring – Vanilla extract adds those floral creamy notes that are so cozy and familiar. (3 teaspoons vanilla).
Salt – Salt balances the sweet taste.
Whole Eggs – Large eggs gives structure to the bars and stabilizes the cream cheese and sour cream.

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How to Make the BEST Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Heat the Oven and Prepare the Pan – Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Coat foil with cooking spray. This allows for easy release of the bars.
Make the Crust – Use a hand mixer to beat the butter on medium speed, then add the white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined around 1-2 minutes. Add the flour beating just until it forms a crumbly mixture. Press evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
Make the Cheesecake Filling – Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed with a mixer, then add sugar and cornstarch. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, salt and eggs beating on low speed until combined.
Combine – Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
Oven – Bake per the cooking time in the recipe until the edges are puffed and the center is set when gently shaken. Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
Remove from Pan – Just before serving, lift the bars from pan using foil handles. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars.
Brulee the Tops – Sprinkle the tops evenly with remaining sugar. Use a pastry torch to evenly brown the sugar on the bars.
Serve – Chill until serving with whipped cream and berries.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars

Large bowl and medium bowl to make the filling and the crust.
Stand mixer or hand mixer.
Measuring cups and spoons.
Heavy duty aluminum foil to line the pan.
13×9-inch baking pan or baking dish.
Pastry torch OR a sheet pan to broil in the oven.
Wire rack for cooling.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Kitchen Torch – If you don’t have a pastry torch, no worries! Once you remove the cheesecake bars from the pan using the foil handles carefully transfer to a baking sheet. Move the oven rack to the upper third of the oven and broil the tops of the bars for 3-5 minutes turning the pan as needed for even browning. Don’t walk away!
Cornstarch – You can replace the cornstarch in the cheesecake filling with all purpose flour in a pinch.
Crust – If you prefer, you can use a graham cracker crust for the base of the cheesecake bars. To do so combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted salted butter and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Toss together and press onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
Topping – You can sprinkle the top of these bars with 1/3 cup of English toffee bits immediately after removing from the oven.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer – You can cool and freeze these bars for up to 2 months. Place wax paper between layers, if stacking and thaw in the fridge prior to serving.

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