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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with Oreo Crust

These Chocolate Cheesecake Bars feature a rich, creamy filling atop an Oreo crust, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 24 cookies Ground Oreos Can substitute with chocolate sandwich cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, coconut oil is a dairy-free option.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup White Granulated Sugar Can swap with a sweetener.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch process cocoa for richness.
  • 4 oz Chocolate Bar High-quality dark chocolate recommended.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Avoid imitation extract.
  • 3 large Large Eggs At room temperature.
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Or dark/milk chocolate based on preference.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Steaming cream to melt chocolate.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Microwave
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Blend Oreos into crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. Melt the chocolate bar in the microwave in 30-second intervals. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa until fluffy. Mix in melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 40-50 minutes, until edges are set. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 20 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly before pouring over cheesecake.
  5. Refrigerate until ganache is set, about 30 minutes. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and serve with whipped cream or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Avoid overmixing eggs to prevent cracks. Chill for at least 6 hours for the best texture.

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