Description
Decadent chocolate cheesecake bars with an Oreo crust and glossy ganache, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter until well combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9ร9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well-mixed.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and use a spatula to smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow the bars to cool, then refrigerate for at least 240 minutes to firm up.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over the 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, drizzle the ganache on top.
- Cut into bars and serve to your eager guests!
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg