Chocolate Cheesecake Bars: An Indulgent Treat for Your Sweet Tooth
These Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are a delectable and rich dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and melted chocolate.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, dessert, sweet treat