Description
These Ginger Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Bars offer a delightful blend of warm ginger, rich caramel, and crunchy pistachios atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This halal-friendly dessert is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Graham Crackers: Finely crushed for the crust.
- 60g (1/4 cup) Unsalted Butter: Melted, to bind the crust.
- 450g (16oz) Halal Cream Cheese: Softened, for a rich and creamy base.
- 120g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar: For sweetness and texture.
- 2 Large Eggs: Room temperature, for richness and structure.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract: Alcohol-free, for flavor.
- 100g (½ cup) Sour Cream (Optional): For tanginess and creaminess.
- 180g (¾ cup) Caramel Sauce: Alcohol-free, for the swirl.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Water: To thin the caramel sauce.
- 1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger: Finely grated, for a spicy kick.
- ¼ tsp (0.5g) Ground Cardamom (Optional): For aromatic complexity.
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Pistachios: Toasted and chopped, for crunch.
- Extra Caramel Sauce: For drizzling.
Instructions
- Crush the Crust: Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter.
- Press and Bake Crust: Press into a pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make Caramel Swirl: Heat caramel sauce, water, ginger, and cardamom.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add Eggs & Flavorings: Mix in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Layer & Swirl: Spread batter, swirl in caramel.
- Bake Cheesecake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Cool Slowly: Cool in oven, then refrigerate.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pistachios.
Notes
For a crack-free cheesecake, ensure cream cheese is softened and avoid overmixing. Slow cooling is also key.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: cheesecake,caramel,ginger,pistachio,dessert,halal,baking,swirl,bars,easy