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.

mdkamal hossan
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These cheesecake bars are the best!


STANLEY NLIAM
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit.


Angela Derby
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These bars are amazing! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the cream cheese filling is perfectly creamy.


Shila Kafle
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These cheesecake bars were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jibonkhan
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Salisu M Abubakar
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These cheesecake bars are the best! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy filling. The crust is also perfect.


Jeevan Jeevan
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


michael cohs
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These bars are amazing! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the cream cheese filling is perfectly creamy. The crust is also the perfect complement to the filling.


Nazah Famous
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. They're really easy to make, and they're so delicious.


Lucky Haque
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These cheesecake bars were a hit with my family and friends! They're so rich and decadent, with a perfect balance of chocolate and cream cheese. The crust is also amazing, and it's the perfect complement to the creamy filling.