Cheesecake Bars Choco Chip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1/4 cup butter, melted
02 -
1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies (around 20 cookies in total)
→ Cheesecake Layer
03 -
16 oz softened cream cheese
04 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup mini chocolate chips (set aside a portion for garnish)
→ Chocolate Ganache Topping
07 -
1 cup heavy whipping cream
08 -
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter in a medium-sized bowl. Press the mixture into the base of an 8x8-inch pan lined with parchment. Pop it in the fridge to firm up while you work on the next layer.
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Grab a big mixing bowl and beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together till smooth and creamy. Gently stir in 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips so they’re evenly spread throughout.
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Take the crust out of the fridge and spread the creamy cheesecake layer over it evenly. Smooth the top, then chill it again for about 3-4 hours until the filling firms up nicely.
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Warm the cream in a small pot over medium heat until it’s just about to simmer. Take it off the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until it’s silky and smooth.
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Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake layer. Spread it out smoothly with a spatula and sprinkle the remaining mini chocolate chips on top. Chill for another 1-2 hours so the ganache sets up perfectly.
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Remove the cheesecake from the pan by grabbing the edges of the parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to cut it into neat bars, cleaning the blade between each slice. Serve it cold.
# Notes:
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Keeping each layer chilled is super important so everything sets up properly and looks great when served.