The best Twix Cheesecake Bars with an straightforward (two-ingredient) caramel sauce and chocolate ganache!
Twix Cheesecake Bars
Twix has always been one of a reliable candies, and since my family loves cheesecake, I thought Twix Cheesecake Bars would be the ultimate mash-up. And they are! This treat is creamy, flavorful, and evenly balanced with just the right crust-to-filling ratio.
These bars have an amazing shortbread crust, a sweet and slightly tart cheesecake filling with Twix bites folded in, and they’re topped with a chocolate ganache and caramel sauce. They’re always a hit!
Ingredients In Twix Cheesecake Bars
- Cream Cheese: Room-temp cream cheese keeps the filling smooth.
- Sugar: Mix on low to dissolve without overmixing.
- Flour: Adds a bit of firmness, keeping the filling creamy.
- Sour Cream: Room-temp sour cream mixes in easily.
- Vanilla: Vanilla bean paste gives a richer flavor; extract works too.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and boosts flavor.
- Eggs: Add one at a time, mixing gently to prevent overmixing.
- Twix Minis: Fold in carefully to keep pieces intact.
- Shortbread Crust: Press firmly for a sturdy, even layer.
- Toppings: Ganache and caramel sauce add rich, gooey layers.
How To Make Twix Cheesecake Bars
- Crust: Combine crust ingredients. Press into a lined pan, bake, and let cool.
- Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, and eggs (one at a time), then gently fold in Twix.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, bake. Cool, then refrigerate for 4–6 hours.
- Top and Serve: Spread chocolate and caramel sauces, slice, and enjoy!
Quick Tip
Quick tip for room temperature cream cheese: Unwrap and microwave in 15-20 second bursts until it’s just warm (not melted). Use warm eggs too for best results.
chelsea’s recipe tip
My Top Tips For Success!
- Avoid over-mixing: Mix on low speed just until smooth, keeping out air that can cause cracks.
- Cool completely at room temp: Let the cheesecake cool fully on the counter to avoid condensation and cracks.
- Slice with a hot knife: Warm and dry a sharp knife to make clean slices.
Storage
Leftovers
Store leftovers: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 3–4 days. For clean slices, store toppings separately and add before eating.
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