First make the caramel:
- First make the caramel by adding ingredients to pot and bring to simmer over medium heat
- Continue to simmer stirring frequently
- As the mixture cooks, you’ll notice that it first darkens in color and soon after, the caramel will start to lighten in color a bit, and that’s when your sauce is just about done (usually 15-20 minutes)
- Remove caramel from heat and let it cool in the fridge
Make the graham cracker crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper (leave an overhang)
- In a food processor, add the graham crackers, butter and cinnamon until combined
- Press mixture into the baking dish with hands or spatula then bake in oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes and remove to cool completely
Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, coconut sugar and caramel until smooth and creamy
- Add in yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract and salt until combined
- Pour cheesecake batter on top of the coolest crust and bake in oven at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes
- Turn off the heat and open the oven door and allow the cheesecake to cool in oven for about 20-30 minutes then remove to let it continue to cool completely
- Once cheesecake is cooled, pour more caramel sauce across the cheesecake, sprinkle some flakey sea salt on top and refrigerate until chilled (at least 3 hours or overnight)
- Slice into bars and enjoy!