Brownie Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the delightful union of rich, fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake with these Brownie Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight desserts to festive gatherings, these bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. They come together easily with minimal fuss, making them an ideal choice for those who want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of chocolatey brownie layers and velvety cheesecake topped with crushed cookies creates a treat that’s simply irresistible. Get ready to savor each bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (for 9x13 pan)
- 22 sandwich cookies (like Oreos), divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare a greased baking pan according to the brownie mix instructions.
- Prepare the brownie base by mixing the brownie mix with water and oil as directed; pour half into the prepared pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream, blending well. Spread over the brownie layer.
- Crush remaining cookies and sprinkle over the cheesecake layer. Pour remaining brownie batter on top.
- Bake for about one hour or until set; let cool.
- For ganache, heat whipping cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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