Death By Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these Death By Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. Each bite offers a decadent layering of fudgy brownie and velvety chocolate cheesecake, all crowned with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations, casual gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars promise to be the highlight of any dessert table. Their easy preparation makes them accessible to bakers of all skill levels—simply follow the steps and enjoy a rich treat that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the brownie base, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Spread into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- To make the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and melted chocolate until combined. Pour over the brownie base.
- Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- For the ganache topping, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread on top of chilled cheesecake bars.
- Refrigerate again for 30 minutes before slicing into squares to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg