Chocolate Fudge Nut Cream Cheese Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these irresistible Chocolate Fudge Nut Cream Cheese Bars. This decadent treat combines a rich, fudgy chocolate base loaded with cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy chopped nuts, all topped with a luscious layer of sweet cream cheese and a beautifully swirled chocolate topping. Perfectly balanced between creamy and crunchy textures, these bars are baked to perfection and make an excellent dessert for parties, holidays, or any special occasion. Easy to make in just under an hour, these bars are a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Whether served fresh or stored for later, every bite promises velvety indulgence with a hint of nutty crunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 Eggs, large
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until dissolved. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the sugar-butter mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition. Finally, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips, and then spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, reserving about 1/4 cup of the batter for the topping swirl.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 egg together until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the chocolate fudge layer in the pan.

Step 7

Dollop the reserved chocolate batter on top of the cream cheese layer, then use a knife or skewer to create a swirl pattern.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cream cheese layer is slightly golden. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few crumbs but no wet batter.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once fully cooled, cut into 16 bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1648.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6308.6

Total Fat 320.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 145.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1057.1mg	0%
Sodium 2664.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 882.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.1g	0%
Total Sugars 518.0g
Protein 125.2g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 769.0mg	0%
Iron 49.3mg	0%
Potassium 4153.0mg	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: 41.7%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 51.0%