Chocolate Cheesecake Bars (With Chocolate Ganache Topping)
Chocolate cheesecake bars are rich, creamy, and layered with deep chocolate flavor in every bite. These decadent dessert bars feature a buttery Oreo crust, a smooth chocolate cheesecake filling, and a silky chocolate ganache topping that makes them feel bakery-quality.
Despite their elegant appearance, these bars are surprisingly easy to make. They slice beautifully, travel well, and are perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want an impressive chocolate dessert without the fuss of a full cheesecake.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
Prep Time, Cook Time & Yield
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos, filling removed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted semi-sweet chocolate (slightly cooled)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the pan
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
2. Make the crust
Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside.
3. Make the cheesecake filling
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
Mix in sour cream and vanilla, then gently stir in melted chocolate and cocoa powder until smooth.
4. Bake
Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
5. Add chocolate topping
Heat heavy cream until just steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Pour ganache evenly over the cheesecake.
6. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set. Slice into bars.
Simply Made Tip
For ultra-clean slices, chill overnight and wipe the knife between cuts. These bars also freeze beautifully for make-ahead desserts.
Nutrition (per bar)
- Calories: 360
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 24g
- Sugar: 22g
Category & Subcategory
Category: Desserts
Subcategory: Cheesecake & Dessert Bars
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