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

Osaid Asim
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Overall, I thought these espresso cheesecake bars were pretty good. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Matthew Lloyd
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These cheesecake bars were a bit too expensive to make. I could have bought a cheaper cheesecake at the store.


theodore campbell
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake bars turned out too dense. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Oyeneye Adesewa
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These cheesecake bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything to write home about either.


Moshin Ansari
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I would definitely recommend these espresso cheesecake bars to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Md Shjib
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These cheesecake bars were the perfect dessert for my dinner party. They were light and refreshing, and they didn't overpower the main course.


Taniya Aktar
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I loved the presentation of these cheesecake bars. They looked so elegant and professional.


Pethum Prabodya
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These cheesecake bars were very easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.


Gorge Theone
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The crust on these cheesecake bars was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend using a thinner crust next time.


Vincent Daniel
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These cheesecake bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Jafran Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed these cheesecake bars. The espresso flavor was very mild and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious.


Khalilah Nembhard
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The espresso flavor in these cheesecake bars is subtle but definitely noticeable. It adds a nice richness to the cheesecake without being overpowering.


Happy Francis
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I made these cheesecake bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even those who don't usually like cheesecake.


Aiyanna Zoel
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These espresso cheesecake bars were an absolute delight! The combination of coffee and cream cheese was heavenly, and the crust was perfectly crisp. I loved the espresso flavor in the cheesecake, it gave it a nice depth of flavor. The bars were also