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Brownie Cheesecake Bars

Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Bars Everyone Will Love

These Brownie Cheesecake Bars combine fudgy brownie base and creamy cheesecake layer, topped with rich Oreo ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix Choose a mix that fits a 9x13 pan.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 22 pieces Oreos Divided for filling and topping.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, at room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg To bind the cheesecake filling.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness.
  • 2 Tbsp Sour Cream Adds moisture.
Ganache Topping
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips For a rich finish.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Essential for silky ganache.
Optional Add-Ins
  • Crushed Oreos For added texture in ganache if desired.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Small saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Allow the brownies to cool slightly before adding the cheesecake layer.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the creamy cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  8. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake bars and let set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients yield a smoother cheesecake. Chilling helps flavors meld and makes for easier cutting.

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