Best 6 Chocolate Cheese Layered Bars Recipes

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Chocolate cheese layered bars are a delectable dessert combining the rich decadence of chocolate with the smooth tanginess of cheese. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply looking to satisfy your sweet cravings. With various recipes to choose from, each offering a unique twist, you're sure to find the perfect one to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic combination of chocolate and cream cheese or a more adventurous mix like espresso and goat cheese, there's a chocolate cheese layered bar recipe to suit every palate. So, let's dive into the world of these irresistible confections and explore the best ways to create a masterpiece that will satisfy your deepest cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHEESE LAYERED BARS



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These rich and chocolaty bars are a hit at church and family gatherings. Folks love the chocolate and cream cheese layers.-Sharon Schaa, Murray, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 42m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CHEESE LAYER:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons milk
3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in chocolate and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into chocolate mixture. Fold in pecans. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In another large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat in the sugar, egg, flour and vanilla until well combined. Fold in pecans. Spread over the chocolate layer; sprinkle with chips. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges pull away from sides of pan. Sprinkle with marshmallow; bake 2 minutes longer or until puffed. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine first four topping ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BARS



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What could be better than a brownie crust layered with chocolate cheesecake and topped with chocolate ganache? These cheesecake bars will satisfy even the biggest chocolate lovers out there. -Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
CHEESECAKE LAYER:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
GANACHE:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a microwave, melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Add egg; blend well. Add flour, baking powder and salt; stir just until combined. Spread as a thin layer in prepared pan. Bake until top appears dry, 6-8 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in cooled chocolate chips. Add beaten eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over brownie layer. Bake until filling is set, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack., For ganache, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla; cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cheesecake layer; cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Lifting with foil, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LAYERED CHOCOLATE CHEESE BARS



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Make and share this Layered Chocolate Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissBobLoblaw

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup sugar
1 (4 ounce) package Baker's German's chocolate
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg
1 cup baker's angel flake coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt margarine in oven in 13X9 inch pan. Add graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup of the sugar; mix well. Press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cream cheese and egg. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with coconut and nuts; press lightly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 123.6, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 2.3

CHOCOLATE FRUIT AND CHEESE BARS



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Rich cookie bars, that will leave you craving for more. Use any flavor fruit pie filling, they're all good!

Provided by Lorna

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the crumbs, flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, cocoa, baking soda and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining mixture into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, egg and vanilla together until smooth. Stir in the pie filling and spread over the top of the crust. Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture and gently pat down. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 19 g

CHOCOLATE-LAYERED NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE BARS



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Here's another recipe that came out of the Baker's Chocolate Famous Name Brand Recipes cookbook, 'Desserts for Chocolate Lovers.' Preparation time DOES NOT include the 3 hours needed in the refrigerator to set up.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, divided
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Line 13"x9" pan with foil, extending ends of foil over sides of pan to use later to lift out of pan.
  • Mix graham crumbs, butter & 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan, then refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Microwave 6 of the chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute, then stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • With electric mixer on medium, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar & vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
  • Gently stir in whipped topping.
  • Pour half of batter into medium bowl, & stir into it the melted chocolate.
  • Pour this mixture over crust, then cover that with the remaining plain batter.
  • Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package, then drizzle over batter.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Using foil handles, remove cheesecake from pan, then cut into bars.
  • Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 241.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for the chocolate layer. This will give the bars a rich, decadent flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to create a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cheese layered bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy cheese filling, and buttery crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these chocolate cheese layered bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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