Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy goodness with these irresistible Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars! This crowd-pleasing dessert features a fudgy cocoa-infused base topped with a luscious layer of sweetened cream cheese, all swirled together for a marbled masterpiece. Semi-sweet chocolate chips add a delectable crunch to every bite, making these bars a decadent treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like butter, cocoa powder, and cream cheese, this recipe is as easy to make as it is to devour. Whether you're baking for a family gathering, potluck, or just a cozy night in, these chocolate cream cheese bars are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat, stir in granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and let the mixture cool slightly.
Whisk 2 of the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture. Gradually mix in flour and cocoa powder until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
Spread 2/3 of the chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, setting aside the remaining 1/3 for topping.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the remaining egg until fully incorporated. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate layer in the baking dish.
Drop spoonfuls of the reserved chocolate mixture over the cream cheese layer. Use a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect by swirling the two layers together slightly.
Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out, and cut into 12 squares for serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.4 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.5 g | 688% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1035 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 945 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 647.3 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.4 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 438.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 32.0 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 2504 mg | 53% | |
*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.
