Description
These Death By Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are a decadent treat featuring a rich chocolate cream cheese filling on an Oreo crust, topped with mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 whole Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, brick-style, softened
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch pan with aluminum foil for easy removal and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add whole Oreo cookies to a food processor and process on high until finely ground.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon dark chocolate. Microwave until fully melted and stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted butter and chocolate mixture into the food processor with Oreo crumbs. Process until fully blended. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan to create a uniform base. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped dark chocolate and heavy whipping cream. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and mixture is silky and smooth, about 90 seconds total.
- Pour the warm chocolate and cream mixture into the bowl with whipped cream cheese. Beat on high speed until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
- Add Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua and salt to taste, if using. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Evenly spread the chocolate cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust.
- Evenly distribute mini semi-sweet chocolate chips over the surface.
- Refrigerate uncovered for at least 3 hours until firm. Once well chilled, cover with foil and store refrigerated until serving.
- After chilling, cut into bars and serve cold.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg