Creating these delectable Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars is quite straightforward if you follow the simple steps below:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
2. Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
3. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
4. Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy—about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add Sweeteners: Gradually add ¾ cup sugar and mix until combined. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well incorporated.
6. Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract and salt until smooth.
7. Incorporate Dulce de Leche: Gently fold in 1 cup of dulce de leche into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed. This should create a beautiful creamy batter.
8. Pour Filling: Pour the cream cheese and dulce de leche mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
9. Bake Cheesecake Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the edges appear firm and the center is slightly jiggly.
10. Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake bars cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, transfer them to the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
11. Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and drizzle additional dulce de leche on top if desired. Enjoy!