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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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These rich and creamy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars feature a crunchy Oreo crust topped with a smooth and decadent chocolate cheesecake filling, finished with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an indulgent dessert that’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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Oreo Crust

  • 2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 2 rows of Oreos in a regular pack)
  • 4 TBSP Unsalted butter (melted)

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch processed)
  • 8 oz Chocolate bar (melted, 70% dark chocolate recommended)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 4 Large eggs (room temperature)

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 325℉. Spray a 9×9-inch square pan with baking nonstick spray, then line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper. Spray parchment with nonstick spray for easy removal.
  2. Make Oreo Crust: Using a food processor, blend Oreos into fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine Oreo crumbs with melted butter, mixing with a fork until evenly coated.
  3. Press Crust: Pour Oreo crumb mixture into the prepared pan and firmly press down using the bottom of a measuring cup to compact the crust only on the bottom of the pan, not up the sides.
  4. Bake Crust: Bake crust in the oven for 12 minutes to set. Meanwhile, prepare the cheesecake filling.
  5. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate bar in intervals: 30 seconds, stir; 20 seconds, stir; then 15-second increments stirring well each time until smooth.
  6. Mix Cheesecake Batter: Using a mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  7. Add Melted Chocolate and Cream: Add the melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix on medium speed until smooth and combined.
  8. Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  9. Bake Cheesecake: Pour the chocolate cheesecake batter over the baked crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles when gently shaken.
  10. Cool Cheesecake: Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool in the oven for 20 minutes to prevent cracking.
  11. Finish Cooling: Remove cheesecake from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely at room temperature.
  12. Chill: Cover the cheesecake with foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to fully set.
  13. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
  14. Combine Ganache: Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully combined.
  15. Decorate Bars: Remove cheesecake from pan by lifting parchment. Pour ganache evenly over top and spread with an offset spatula.
  16. Set Ganache and Serve: If serving immediately, place in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm ganache before slicing. Otherwise, store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients and eggs are at room temperature for smooth batter and to avoid lumps.
  • Press the Oreo crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when serving.
  • Do not overbake the cheesecake; slight jiggle in the center is ideal for creamy texture.
  • For a flawless ganache, avoid overheating chocolate and stir well to combine.
  • Use parchment paper on two sides of the pan for easy removal of the bars after chilling.
  • Store leftover cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, Oreo Crust, Chocolate Ganache, Easy Cheesecake Recipe, No-Bake Oreo Crust

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