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!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and 0.75 cups granulated sugar until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs (2) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined, then set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a cookie dough forms.
Stir in 1.5 cups of the chocolate chips, leaving the rest for topping.
Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.
Dollop the remaining cookie dough on top of the cream cheese layer in small spoonfuls, leaving some of the cream cheese layer visible.
Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Calories |
7658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 460.5 g | 590% | |
| Saturated Fat | 279.1 g | 1396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1587 mg | 529% | |
| Sodium | 3604 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 858.2 g | 312% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 595.3 g | ||
| Protein | 100.3 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 745 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*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.