Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these rich and creamy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with a velvety chocolate filling and a crunchy Oreo crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 24 cookies Oreo cookies Crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese At room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream At room temperature
- 3 large eggs At room temperature
- 8 ounces dark chocolate Melted
For the Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream For the ganache
- 4 ounces dark chocolate Chopped for ganache
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor, mix with melted butter, and press into the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the oven for 8 minutes.
Cooking
- Melt the dark chocolate until smooth in a microwave or double boiler.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until creamy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate and sour cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
- Pour the batter over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the cheesecake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Serving
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream, pour over chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake, spreading evenly.
- Return to fridge to set before slicing.
- Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before chilling in the fridge to set. For best texture, let the bars chill overnight if time permits.