Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these irresistibly rich Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars, the perfect marriage of creamy cheesecake and buttery cookie crust. This easy-to-make treat begins with a sweet, crumbly brown sugar crust that serves as the base for a luscious layer of velvety cream cheese filling. Topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt slightly during baking, these bars deliver the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors in every bite. Ready in just an hour, including prep and bake time, this dessert is ideal for parties, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet tooth at home. With conveniently simple ingredients like cream cheese, chocolate chips, and pantry staples, these decadent cheesecake bars are destined to become your go-to recipe for any celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and brown sugar. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until just set.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.

Step 6

Once the crust is out of the oven, pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the warm crust.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top of the cheesecake layer to create a chocolate topping.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheesecake layer is set in the center.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Step 10

Cut into 16 equal portions and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1614.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6658.5

Total Fat 390.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 233.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 936.2mg	0%
Sodium 1606.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 763.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.3g	0%
Total Sugars 514.3g
Protein 96.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 983.3mg	0%
Iron 32.1mg	0%
Potassium 2637.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 43.9%