Cheesecake Dulce de Leche Bars

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
2. In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, plain yogurt, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
8. In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of the cheesecake mixture with the dulce de leche until well combined.
9. Drop spoonfuls of the dulce de leche mixture onto the cheesecake layer.
10. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the dulce de leche into the cheesecake mixture to create a marbled effect.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
12. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
13. Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
14. Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan.
15. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars!