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chocolate chip cheescake bars

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

These creamy chocolate chip cheesecake bars feature a buttery cookie crust, rich cheesecake filling, and plenty of chocolate chips. An easy dessert recipe perfect for parties, holidays, or any sweet craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8×8 baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Pour over crust and bake 30–35 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then chill before slicing.

Notes

For clean slices, chill for at least 2 hours before cutting. You can also swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or peanut butter chips.