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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Bars That Wow Every Time

Indulge in heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, featuring a creamy filling and an Oreo crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 2 cups Oreo crumbs about 2 rows of Oreos needed, including the cream filling
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter use melted butter for optimal binding
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process recommended
  • 8 oz Chocolate Bar melted (Lindt 70% preferred)
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream room temperature
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream for ganache, heat until steaming

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • 9x9-inch square pan
  • small saucepan
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch square pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. Blend 2 cups of Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  3. Melt the 8 oz bar of Lindt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Blend 24 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and 0.5 cup of cocoa powder on high speed for 2 minutes. Pour in melted chocolate, 0.5 cup of heavy cream, and 1 tsp of vanilla; mix until smooth.
  5. Add 4 large eggs and blend on low speed until just combined. Pour filling over the baked crust.
  6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, allowing the center to jiggle slightly. Cool gradually for 20 minutes with the oven door cracked.
  7. Let the bars cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  8. Heat 0.5 cup of heavy cream for the ganache until steaming, pour over 1 cup of chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
  9. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake bars, freeze for 10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Chill thoroughly for best results and to maintain the shape when sliced.

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