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No-Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

prep time:20 minutes
Chill Time4 hours 30 minutes
total time:4 hours 50 minutes
This recipe is built around dulce de leche, which is different from caramel. Caramel is just burnt sugar; dulce de leche is caramelized milk and sugar, which makes it richer and more complex.
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Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 3/4 cup finely crumbled graham crackers
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream pre-whipped, like Cool Whip
  • 1 can dulce de leche 13.4 oz, divided

Instructions

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into tart pan.
  • Freeze crust for 30-40 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and half the dulce de leche.
  • Fold in whipped cream gently.
  • Spread remaining dulce de leche on chilled crust.
  • Pour cheesecake filling over dulce de leche layer.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Can be prepared 1-2 days in advance. Serve chilled.