Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars

Okay, okay, I know I told you I was on strike from Christmas goodies.
But, well, this could be a non-holiday goodie, too! I promise. And this one, wow. Like I said, I had a couple fantastic recipes this holiday season, and this one is for the books. It's truly a keeper. Believe me. It was honestly the most favored dessert I've made in a long time.
It was shared with family and friends, and I totally got the guilt trip about making things that were so good when people were trying to stay fit over the holidays.
Well, sue me, but before you do, try this recipe. Please, please! I beg of you. This one is worth keeping. Thanks Betty Crocker, IOU.
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1 box (4-serving size) French vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs plus 3 egg yolks
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup toffee bits, finely crushed

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, pudding mix, brown sugar, melted butter, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and 1 whole egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
2. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add remaining whole egg, 3 egg yolks and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over crust in pan.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set in center. Immediately sprinkle top with crushed toffee bits. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Wow. Okay, now you know. Take on the world or something.

3 comments:

Chef Dennis Littley said...

they look delicious!! Betty sure knew her stuff!
Cheers
Dennis

Green Girl @ A little bit of everything said...

i have to take your word for granted with the taste, judging by their look they sure seem delicious. thanks for sharing.
New Year begins, let us pray,
that it will be a year with new Peace,
New Happiness, and abundance of new friends,
God bless you through out the new Year.

Monet said...

How could you not share these? They look and sound AMAZING. I love cheesecake bars of all varieties. Thank you for sharing another great recipe. Many blessings tomorrow and in the days to come!