Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these creamy, dreamy chocolate cheesecake bars with a delightful Oreo crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in a medium bowl until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a lined 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until set but not browned.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate chips until combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked Oreo crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool the cheesecake in the pan for about an hour then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, adding powdered sugar if desired.
- Slice into squares, top with whipped cream, and drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding peanut butter, mint extract, fresh berries, espresso powder, or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, dessert, bars, easy dessert