Caramel Cheesecake Bars Recipe - Six Sisters' Stuff

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.

Step 3

Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.

Step 5

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Step 6

Add sour cream and mix again until smooth.

Step 7

Pour cream cheese mixture over prepared crust, smooth top and bake for 50 minutes.

Step 8

Turn off the oven, open the door and let the cheesecake sit in the warm oven for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, and let cool for an hour.

Step 10

Combine brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 11

Stir continuously until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.

Step 12

Whisk in condensed milk, corn syrup and vanilla and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.

Step 13

Place a candy thermometer in the caramel mixture and continue to boil until the caramel reaches 225 degrees F (or reaches soft ball stage if you don't have a thermometer. That means that when you drop a bit of it into cold water to cool it down, it will form a soft ball.).

Step 14

Let caramel cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes, then pour over cheesecake.

Step 15

Smooth and let set until cool.

Step 16

Cut into squares and serve.