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Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars for a Blissful Dessert Night

Indulge in these Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars that feature a decadent Oreo crust and rich creamy filling, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies or chocolate graham crackers as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Bittersweet Chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter filling
  • 16 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Ganache
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream warmed through

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Double Boiler
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt the bittersweet chocolate until smooth and set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy, then mix in sugars and cocoa powder.
  5. Add eggs and yolks one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
  6. Combine melted chocolate and heavy cream, then mix into the batter. Add vanilla.
  7. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Heat heavy cream for the ganache, then pour over chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Mix until smooth.
  11. Spread ganache over the chilled cheesecake and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  12. Slice into squares using a clean knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 410IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Refrigerate bars for best flavor and texture.

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