Chocolate Cheesecake Bars: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love
Indulge in these rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake bars that are sure to please any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter; press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add in sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in cocoa powder and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream or chocolate sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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