Description
Indulge in the rich goodness of Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, a luxurious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. These bars feature a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy cheesecake filling infused with both melted chocolate and cocoa powder, and are topped with a sumptuous chocolate ganache. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself on a cozy night in, these decadent bars will surely impress. Plus, with no water bath required, they are incredibly easy to prepare while still delivering an indulgent experience. Enjoy each bite of this delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz melted chocolate (e.g., Lindt 70%)
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Mix in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla until fully incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- For the ganache, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over cooled cheesecake bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg