Biscoff Cheesecake Bars

Biscoff Cheesecake Bars

Biscoff Cheesecake Bars elevate spiced, caramel-flavored cookies into stunning dessert squares filled with Biscoff in every layer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

For The Crust

• 48 Biscoff Cookies – 1 ½ x 8.8-ounce packages
• ½ cup (1 stick,113grams) unsalted butter melted
• ⅛ tsp salt

For The Filling

• 3 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ¾ cup of granulated sugar
• 1 cup Biscoff cookie butter spread
• ½ cup (120grams) sour cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  3 large eggs at room temperature

Biscoff Topping

• 1 cup Biscoff cookie butter spread and melted

Instructions

To Make The Crust

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper hangs over the sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
2. Crush the Biscoff cookies until they become fine crumbs, using a food processor or blender. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crumbs with melted butter and salt.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer covering the bottom.
4. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack while keeping the oven on.

For The Cheesecake Filling

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer, combine softened cream cheese and sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
2. Add cookie butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until well mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until each egg is incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
4. Pour the filling into the crust and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
5. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 30-35 minutes, until lightly browned and the center is set (it’s okay if it’s soft, as long as it’s not liquidy).
6. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan on a wire rack until it’s cool to the touch. Then, transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours

For The Topping

1. Microwave the cookie butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. Stir well.
2. If necessary, microwave for an extra 15 seconds and stir again.
3. Pour the melted cookie butter over the chilled cheesecake and spread it evenly.
4. Put the pan back in the fridge and let it chill for 30 minutes until the topping sets.
5. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes:

• You can find Lotus Biscoff cookies and spread at the grocery store. Alternatively, you can use store-brand cookie butter and speculoos cookies.
• For a twist, try using cream-filled Biscoff cookies for the crust. You’ll need about 30 cookies, resulting in a slightly thinner but sweeter crust.
• A jar of Biscoff spread contains just under 2 cups of cookie butter. You can use 1 cup for the filling and the rest for the topping, but it may be thinner than shown. Consider getting two jars for the best results.
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add an extra ¼-½ cup of granulated sugar. I kept the sugar light since Biscoff cookies are already sweet.
• To store, keep the cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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