No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Cracked Sugar Topping
User Reviews
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
20 bars
No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Cracked Sugar Topping
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Sweet, creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake with a cookie crust and topped with cracked sugar topping is reminiscent of creme brulee, but without any baking required! No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Cracked Sugar Topping is a dessert you’ll want to make throughout this holiday season.
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 12 ounces gingersnap cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons Karo® Light Corn Syrup
For the Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
For the Topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Karo® Light Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
- In a food processor, or a zip top bag, crush the cookies until you have fine crumbs.
- Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl and add in the butter and Karo® Light Corn Syrup and stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan and evenly press into the bottom of the pan to create an even crust layer.
- Place pan into the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
To make the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Stir in the Karo® Light Corn Syrup and beat the mixture for an additional 1-2 minutes until it is smooth and no lumps remain. Add in vanilla and mix to incorporate.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the whipped topping until it is fully incorporated into the cheesecake batter.
- Spread the batter evenly over the chilled crust, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Just before serving, prepare the cracked sugar topping by combining the sugar and Karo® Light Corn Syrup in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a golden amber color. Quickly pour the sugar mixture onto a large rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or piece of parchment and allow it to cool and harden.
- To serve, crack the topping with the back of a spoon and top cheesecake with pieces of cracked sugar.
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