Description
Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with a crunchy Oreo crust, rich chocolate cheesecake, and a silky chocolate ganache topping—perfect for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
- Oreo Crust:
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 2 rows of Oreos)
- 4 TBSP unsalted butter, melted
- Chocolate Cheesecake:
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process)
- 8 oz chocolate bar, melted (I used Lindt 70%)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cocoa powder, mix until combined.
- Add melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely, then chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and pour over chilled cheesecake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer taste.
- Chill cheesecake completely before adding ganache to avoid melting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American