Best 6 Espresso Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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As a coffee and dessert lover seeking a delightful culinary experience, you'll surely be captivated by the enticing world of espresso cheesecake bars. These delectable treats combine the rich, bold flavors of espresso with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether it's an elegant dinner party, a casual gathering with friends, or just a moment of indulgence for yourself, espresso cheesecake bars are sure to delight and impress, offering a taste of pure bliss with every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS



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This pretty layered bar has a sweet cream-cheese filling atop a mocha-flavored crushed-cookie crust.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h5m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of the espresso coffee powder and melted butter; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan.
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon espresso coffee powder, vanilla and egg; blend well. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or just until center is set. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cover loosely; refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm. With hot, wet knife, cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE WITH GANACHE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee
1 3/4 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 pound semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make the crust:
  • Place the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and cinnamon in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until combined. Pour into a 9-inch springform pan. With your hands, press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, chop the bittersweet chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the espresso and stir until just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.
  • To make the filling:
  • Cream the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and almond extracts and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed of the mixer to medium and add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well. Scrape down the bowl and beater, as necessary. With the mixer on low, add the sour cream, and the cooled chocolate mixture. Mix thoroughly and pour into the cooled crust.
  • Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and allow the cake to sit in the oven with the door opened wide for 1 1/2 hours. Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to sit at room temperature, until completely cooled.
  • For the ganache:
  • Finely chop the semisweet chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the cream and stir until just melted. Set aside until cooled to room temperature.
  • Remove the cake from the springform pan by carefully running a hot knife around the outside of the cake. Leave the cake on the bottom of the springform pan for serving. Drizzle the ganache over the top of the cheesecake.

CHEESECAKE BARS



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Rich and creamy as cheesecake, but much easier to make!

Provided by Frances Mann

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Cheesecake Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
  • To make Pastry: Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the flour and chopped nuts and stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
  • Press pastry mixture into 8-inch square pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on rack.
  • To make Filling: Beat together the white sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix well. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on wire rack and refrigerate. Serve with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 33.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

DOUBLE-LAYER CHEESECAKE BARS



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Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. -Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature, divided
1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Reserve 1 cup dry cake mix for filling. In a large bowl, combine oil, 1 egg and remaining cake mix; stir until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla and reserved cake mix. Add remaining 2 eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 2 cups for chocolate topping; pour remaining batter over crust., For topping, melt remaining chocolate chips. Stir into reserved cream cheese mixture; spoon over filling. Bake until center is almost set, 30-35 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS



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A simple & delicious bar recipe -- the only problem is waiting for them to be ready to eat. Yum! Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder and melted butter; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan.
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder, vanilla and egg; blend well. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or just until center is set. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cover loosely; refrigerate 3-4 hours or until firm. With hot, wet knife, cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 94.7, Carbohydrate 10.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.6

ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS



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I love the taste of espresso and chocolate together. This is a great dessert for the coffee and chocolate lovers alike!

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald @ArtByASM

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

ESPRESSO BROWNIE CRUST
1 package(s) double chocolate brownie mix for 13x9 inch pan
2 teaspoon(s) instant espresso powder
1/3 cup(s) water
1/3 cup(s) oil
1 - egg
ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE LAYER
2 - 8oz. packages of cream cheese softened
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
3 - eggs
1 tablespoon(s) instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, water, oil, 1 egg and espresso powder until moistened (about 40 strokes). Spoon batter into lightly greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Place cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed 1 minute or until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix on low speed until blended. Add 3 eggs, espresso powder and vanilla and continue to mix on low speed until blended. Spoon cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set temp around 325 to 350 is fine. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality coffee for the cheesecake filling. This will give it a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help it blend smoothly and avoid lumps.
  • Do not overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cheesecake to firm up.

Conclusion:

Espresso cheesecake bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With a creamy, coffee-flavored filling and a rich chocolate crust, these bars are sure to be a hit. They are also relatively easy to make, making them a great option for even novice bakers. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give espresso cheesecake bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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