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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in these rich Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, combining creamy cheesecake with decadent chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • double boiler
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the dish.
  3. Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth.
  5. Add cocoa powder, eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.
  6. Fold in melted bittersweet chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate.
  7. Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling over the crust in the baking dish.
  8. Bake in the oven until set.
  9. Allow to cool, then refrigerate until fully chilled before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flair, consider topping with fresh fruit or a drizzle of caramel. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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