Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a luscious Oreo crust and a velvety filling made from cream cheese and melted chocolate, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Topped with a smooth chocolate ganache, each bite offers an indulgent experience without the need for complicated baking techniques—no water baths required! Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these crowd-pleasers will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for about 45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then prepare the ganache by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream on low heat. Pour over cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 116mg