Butterfinger Caramel Cheesecake Bars
Crunchy, creamy, and caramel-kissed—these bars are a peanut butter lover’s dream! Layers of buttery crust, velvety cheesecake, and Butterfinger candy make them irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
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6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup (50g) crushed Butterfinger bars (mix into crust or reserve for topping)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (120g) sour cream
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2 large eggs, room temp
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (125g) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), divided
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4 full-size Butterfinger bars (1 cup chopped), divided
For the Topping:
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Extra caramel drizzle
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½ cup (50g) crushed Butterfinger
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Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8″ or 9×9″ pan with parchment paper.
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Make the Crust:
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Mix graham crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and (optional) crushed Butterfinger. Press firmly into the pan.
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Bake for 10 min, then cool slightly.
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Make the Filling:
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix just until combined (don’t overbeat).
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Fold in ½ cup chopped Butterfinger and ¼ cup caramel sauce. Pour over crust.
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Bake & Swirl:
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Drop spoonfuls of remaining ¼ cup caramel sauce onto the filling. Use a knife to swirl gently.
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Bake 30-35 min until edges are set but the center slightly jiggles. Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours (or overnight).
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Top & Serve:
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Drizzle with caramel, sprinkle with crushed Butterfinger, and slice into bars. Add whipped cream if desired!
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Tips & Tricks
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No Butterfinger? Use peanut butter cups or Reese’s Pieces.
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Gluten-free? Swap graham crumbs for GF cookie crumbs.
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Extra crunch: Press extra Butterfinger into the crust and sprinkle on top.
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Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze (without toppings) for 1 month.
Why These Are a Hit:
✨ Sweet-salty-crunchy perfection.
✨ Easy to make—no water bath needed!
✨ Impresses crowds (but secretly simple).
Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or when you need a peanut butter-chocolate fix! 🍫🥜
Want a mini version? Use a muffin tin for bite-sized bars! 😊
