Chocolate cheesecake Bars Recipe

A slice of chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate ganache topping and a cookie crust sits on a white plate with a gold fork beside it. Additional slices are visible on a white platter in the background. The surface is wooden.
4 from 35 votes

These chocolate cheesecake bars are the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. The cake made with easy Oreo crust, creamy, rich and decadent chocolate cheesecake filling and topped with dark chocolate ganache. Follow this easy recipe to learn how to make the best chocolate cheesecake.

A slice of chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate ganache topping and a cookie crust sits on a white plate with a gold fork beside it. Additional slices are visible on a white platter in the background. The surface is wooden.

Chocolate cheesecake Bars Recipe

4 from 35 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
WORK TIME 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 16 yields

Ingredients
 

For the crust:

  • 26 Oreo cookies
  • 4 tablespoons 60g butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 2½ cups 560g cream cheese
  • â…” cup 160g sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 250 g 8.8oz Dark chocolate
  • ¾ cup +2 tbsp 175g sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the topping:

  • 125 g 4.4oz Dark chocolate
  • â…” cup 160ml heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
    2. Make the crust: In a food processor or Ziploc bag crush Oreo cookies to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
    3. Press into 9X9-inch (22X22cm) square pan or 20X25cm rectangle pan baking lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside while making the filling.
    4. Make the filling: Chop the chocolate and place in a heat proof bowl. Set over pot with simmering water and melt completely (you can do this step in the microwave: 20 seconds pulses until melted). Set aside.
    5. In a large bowl beat cream cheese, sugar and salt, beat until smooth. And sour cream and beat again until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl if needed.
    6. Add the eggs, one at the time, beating to combine after each one. Add the melted chocolate, mix until combined and smooth.
    7. Pour over the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let cool to room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
    8. Make the topping: chop the chocolate, place in a large bowl. In a saucepan bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
    9. Release the cheesecake from the pan. Pour chocolate ganache over the cheesecake, spread evenly.
    10. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Trim the edges and cut into bars.
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