Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bars. Creamy cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, topped with swirls of cherry pie filling and a drizzle of chocolate, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake:
- 2 packages 8 oz each cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan to form a crust.
- Make the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Add Toppings: Spoon cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer. Swirl with a knife. Bake.
- Chill and Serve: Cool, then refrigerate. Melt chocolate with cream, drizzle over bars before cutting into squares.
Notes
- You can substitute graham crackers for the chocolate crust for a different flavor.
- For more chocolate, add mini chocolate chips to the cheesecake batter.