Banoffee Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese (Room temperature; for the caramel cheesecake layer)
• 3 tbsp Granulated sugar (For the caramel cheesecake layer)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch (For the caramel cheesecake layer)
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract (For the caramel cheesecake layer)
• 2 tbsp Sour cream (Room temperature; for the caramel cheesecake layer)
• 1 Egg (Large, room temperature; for the caramel cheesecake layer)
• 4 tbsp Caramel sauce (Mixed into the cheesecake layer, plus more for garnish and drizzling)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (Melted and cooled; for the cookie layer)
• 0.25 cup Light brown sugar (Packed)
• 3 tbsp Granulated sugar (For the cookie layer)
• 1 Egg (Large, room temperature; for the cookie layer)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract (For the cookie layer)
• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour (For the cookie layer)
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda (For the cookie layer)
• 0.5 tsp Flaky sea salt (For the cookie layer)
• 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (For the cookie layer)
• 1 Banana (Ripe and mashed)
• Chocolate wafers (Use as a layer between the cookie dough and cheesecake mixture, and on top; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch (20×20-cm) pan and line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Prepare the cheesecake layer by whisking the cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, cornstarch, sour cream, and granulated sugar until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the caramel sauce to the cheesecake mixture and mix just until combined.

4. 4

   Prepare the cookie dough by mixing the flour, baking soda, and flaky sea salt in a bowl. Set the dry mixture aside.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter, packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk for 1–2 minutes, until a paste forms.

6. 6

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Add the chocolate chips and mashed banana, then mix with a spatula just until incorporated.

8. 8

   Transfer three-quarters of the cookie dough to the prepared pan and spread it into the base. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.

9. 9

   Add a layer of chocolate wafers over the cookie dough base.

10. 10

    Pour the cheesecake mixture over the chocolate wafers.

11. 11

    Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer and make swirls.

12. 12

    Add the reserved cookie dough mixture on top.

13. 13

    Add some chocolate wafers over the top.

14. 14

    Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.

15. 15

    Let the bars cool completely before cutting and serving. Garnish with additional caramel sauce as desired.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of chocolate wafers or the exact amount of additional caramel sauce used for garnish. The banana is listed as a cookie-layer ingredient but is not explicitly mentioned in the source's cookie-dough method; it has been included with the minimal connective action of mixing it into the dough.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• bars
• baked
• cheesecake
• cookie dough
• banana
• caramel
• chocolate