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No-Bake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 bars

Description

Indulge in these luscious No-Bake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars that offer a creamy, silky texture packed with intense chocolate flavor. With a crunchy Oreo crust and a velvety triple chocolate filling, these bars require no oven and are perfect for effortless dessert enjoyment.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 regular package Oreo cookies (36 cookies)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 2 (8 oz each) bricks cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Pulse Oreos in a food processor or crush them finely in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs. Combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter and mix until well combined. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper for easy bar removal.
  2. Form the Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust layer. Place the crust in the freezer to chill and firm up while you prepare the filling.
  3. Mix the Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. This ensures no lumps remain for a silky filling.
  4. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the 12 oz of semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second increments, stirring well between each interval to avoid burning. Once melted and smooth, add the chocolate to the cream cheese mixture along with the unsweetened cocoa powder.
  5. Combine the Chocolate Mixture: Beat or stir the cream cheese and melted chocolate mixture until fully blended and homogeneous. Set aside temporarily.
  6. Whip the Cream: In a different bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form, adding lightness and volume to the filling.
  7. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated but still fluffy, ensuring a smooth and airy texture.
  8. Assemble the Bars: Pour the creamy filling over the chilled Oreo crust in the pan. Smooth the top evenly with a rubber spatula for a clean finish.
  9. Add Toppings and Chill: Sprinkle the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the filling. Cover and chill the assembled bars in the refrigerator until set, for at least 3 hours or up to 48 hours, to allow the cheesecake bars to firm up properly before slicing.
  10. Serve: Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the foil or parchment paper lining. Slice into 12 bars and serve chilled for a rich, decadent treat. Enjoy your no-bake triple chocolate cheesecake bars!

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Chilling the crust in the freezer before adding the filling helps prevent mixing and creates a firm base.
  • If you don’t have mini chocolate chips, you can roughly chop regular chocolate chips for topping.
  • For cleaner slices, use a warm knife and wipe it between cuts.
  • These bars keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to a month.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/no-bake-triple-chocolate-cheesecake-bars-recipe/