Chocolate Cheesecake Bars (Printable Version)
Rich chocolate bars with a crunchy Oreo crust and silky ganache topping, perfect for dessert lovers.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Crust
01 -
200 g Oreo cookie crumbs
02 -
57 g unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 -
680 g cream cheese, room temperature
04 -
200 g white granulated sugar
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50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
06 -
225 g dark chocolate bar, melted
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120 ml heavy cream
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5 ml pure vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, room temperature
→ Chocolate Ganache
10 -
170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 -
120 ml heavy cream
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat oven to 163°C. Spray a 23x23 cm square pan with nonstick spray. Line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper, then spray again.
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Process Oreos into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with melted butter in a bowl using a fork.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan using the bottom of a measuring cup. Do not press up the sides.
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Bake the crust for 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Melt the chocolate bar in a microwave-safe bowl using 15-30 second intervals, stirring well after each until smooth.
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl sides.
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Mix in melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract on medium speed until homogeneous.
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Add eggs and mix on low speed just until combined.
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Pour filling over crust and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
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Turn off oven, crack door open, and let bars cool inside for 20 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
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Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Heat heavy cream over medium-low heat until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir smooth.
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Remove bars from pan and parchment. Spread ganache evenly over top using an offset spatula. Chill for 10 minutes in freezer if serving immediately, otherwise store in fridge until slicing.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for smooth batter. Chill thoroughly for best texture and flavor.