Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars, a decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough. This irresistible recipe layers a buttery, chocolate-studded cookie crust with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling, topped with dollops of more cookie dough and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and chilled to set, these bars strike the ideal balance between creamy and crunchy, making them a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple step-by-step process, this dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve these cheesecake bars chilled for a refreshing, melt-in-your-mouth bite that will leave everyone begging for more. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or indulgent nights in, these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are destined to become your new go-to dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for cookie dough)
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
• 2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and 0.75 cups granulated sugar until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the eggs (2) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined, then set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 6

Add the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until smooth.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a cookie dough forms.

Step 8

Stir in 1.5 cups of the chocolate chips, leaving the rest for topping.

Step 9

Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.

Step 10

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.

Step 11

Dollop the remaining cookie dough on top of the cream cheese layer in small spoonfuls, leaving some of the cream cheese layer visible.

Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

Step 14

Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Step 15

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1864.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7657.7

Total Fat 460.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 279.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1586.9mg	0%
Sodium 3603.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 858.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 595.3g
Protein 100.3g	0%

Vitamin D 130IU	0%
Calcium 745.4mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 1205.0mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 43.0%