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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Dreamy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with Oreo Crust Delight

Indulge in these Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with a rich Oreo crust, offering creamy texture without the fuss of baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Oreo Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies No need to separate the cream.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup White Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with alternatives.
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa recommended.
  • 4 oz Chocolate Bar High-quality, e.g., Lindt 70%.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Use pure, not imitation.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Room temperature.
Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Heated.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • 9x9-inch Square Pan

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Blend Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, then mix in melted unsalted butter. Press mixture into a greased 9x9-inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes, then cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. Melt the chocolate bar until smooth and let cool. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until creamy. Gradually mix in melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla, incorporating eggs one at a time.
Bake Cheesecake
  1. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are set. Leave the door ajar for 20 minutes, then cool completely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Prepare Ganache
  1. Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
Assemble Bars
  1. Remove cheesecake from pan and pour ganache over the top. Freeze for 10 minutes, then slice into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Chill fully for best flavor.

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