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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Irresistibly Rich Chocolate Cheesecake Bars You’ll Love

Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with a buttery Oreo crust and chocolate ganache are a must-try dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 20 cookies Oreo Cookies Finely crushed
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup White Granulated Sugar Or erythritol for low-calorie
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process preferred
  • 8 ounces Chocolate Bar High-quality dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Enriches cheesecake and ganache
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Large Eggs Room temperature
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Heated
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips High-quality

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch square pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Food Processor
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a 9X9-inch square pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the prepared pan to form the crust and bake for 12 minutes.
  3. Melt the chocolate bar in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder. Beat until creamy, then mix in melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fold in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined without overmixing.
  6. Pour the cheesecake batter over the baked crust and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are set, and the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 20 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
  8. For the ganache, simmer heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit before stirring until smooth.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the pan and pour ganache over the top. Freeze for 10 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

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