A glorious combination of three desserts in one, a tasty mash up of creamy baked custard with cheesecake, this crowd-feeder will definitely become a go-to fave!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bar, cheesecake, creme brulee, custard, dessert bar, easy, pudding
Start by preheating the oven to 350° F (176° C) then with foil, line a 9x13 pan. Make sure the foil extends over the edges and spray lightly with cooking spray.
In the bowl of a mixer, add the butter, beating at about medium speed for around 30 seconds. Pour in the sugar and vanilla, beating on medium for about 2 minutes. Add the flour and mix on low speed until it starts forming a dough. Empty the dough into the baking pan, break up large clumps, spread it evenly then press it level. Clean out the mixing bowl.
Add the cream cheese to the mixer bowl and beat for about 2-3 minutes on medium until it resembles frosting and is smooth. Add the sugar and flour, stir until combined then add the sour cream and vanilla, stirring again until combined. Add the eggs and beat on medium-low until thoroughly mixed then pour the cheesecake batter atop the unbaked crust.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes until the center is nearly set and the edges are a bit puffy. Place the pan in a wire rack to cool completely then place the pan in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
Prior to serving, grab the edges of the foil and remove the whole cheesecake from the pan, setting it on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar over the top and set the sheet under the broiler to caramelize it or use a torch. Be sure to rotate the pan to brown evenly.