Description
Rich chocolate cheesecake bars showcase creamy indulgence with a graham cracker crust. Chocolate lovers will savor each silky layer of sweet, intense dessert perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (907 g) cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) semisweet baking chocolate
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tbsps (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Oreo Crust Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies with melted butter in a food processor until uniformly combined, then press the mixture firmly into a foil-lined 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Crust Baking: Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely, creating a sturdy foundation for the cheesecake.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Whip softened cream cheese in a stand mixer until silky, gradually blending in granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream until achieving a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- Chocolate Integration: Gently melt semisweet chocolate and fold into the cream cheese mixture, carefully incorporating eggs one at a time to maintain a delicate batter structure.
- Cheesecake Baking: Pour the chocolate-infused batter over the cooled crust, spreading evenly, then bake at 350°F for 15 minutes before reducing temperature to 250°F and continuing for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cooling Process: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside until reaching room temperature, ensuring a perfectly smooth texture.
- Ganache Topping: Create a glossy ganache by bringing heavy cream to a gentle boil, pouring over semisweet chocolate chips, and whisking until achieving a smooth, shiny consistency.
- Final Presentation: Drizzle ganache over the cooled cheesecake, distributing evenly with a spatula, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Crush Cookies Carefully: Use a food processor for uniform, fine crumbs to create a stable, even crust that holds together perfectly.
- Prepare Baking Dish Strategically: Line with foil and apply nonstick spray to ensure seamless removal and easy serving of the cheesecake.
- Control Baking Temperature: Start at 350°F for initial crust and first baking stage, then reduce to 250°F to prevent cracking and achieve smooth, creamy texture.
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop and achieve the ideal set, resulting in a rich, decadent dessert with perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg