Dulce de leche cheesecake
Dulce de leche cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert that combines the classic New York-style cheesecake with the caramelized milk sweetness of dulce de leche, a beloved confection from Latin America. It typically features a graham cracker or cookie crust, a filling of cream cheese, sugar, and eggs swirled or layered with dulce de leche, and is often topped with a drizzle of the caramel sauce. While the cheesecake format is of American origin, the star flavor is deeply rooted in Argentine and broader Latin American culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a very high-fat and high-carb dessert, with a single slice often providing 400-600 calories. Its primary nutrients come from fat and sugar, with a notable amount of calcium from the dairy ingredients, but it is not a significant source of protein or fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a delicious fusion, marrying a North American dessert staple with a Latin American pantry icon. Nutritionally, the dulce de leche adds a unique, complex caramel flavor without the sharpness of plain sugar, though it significantly boosts the sugar content.
