Description
Smooth chocolate cheesecake bars deliver rich, creamy indulgence with layers of silky chocolate and tangy cream cheese. Guests will savor each luxurious bite of this elegant dessert that balances intense chocolate depth with classic cheesecake elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semisweet baking chocolate
- 24 Oreo cookies
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Crust and Topping:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor, blending them with melted butter until fully integrated.
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lining it with foil and applying nonstick spray to ensure easy removal of the dessert.
- Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish, creating a compact and level base.
- Bake the crust in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- Using a stand mixer, cream the softened cream cheese until silky and smooth, gradually incorporating granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in sour cream, ensuring a consistent and luxurious texture throughout the mixture.
- Melt semisweet chocolate and slowly integrate it into the cream cheese mixture, stirring continuously to create a rich, velvety consistency.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, mixing gently to maintain the batter’s delicate structure and prevent overbeating.
- Carefully pour the chocolate cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Bake initially at 350°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 250°F and continue baking for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Once baking is complete, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to rest inside until it reaches room temperature.
- Create a glossy ganache by bringing heavy cream to a gentle boil and pouring it over semisweet chocolate chips.
- Whisk the cream and chocolate mixture until smooth and shiny, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cheesecake, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Crumbly Oreo base provides a rich, chocolatey foundation for this decadent dessert.
- Creamy chocolate cheesecake filling transforms classic ingredients into a luxurious treat.
- Silky ganache topping adds a professional touch, elevating the entire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 212 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg