Chocolate Streusel Cream Filled Bars
Indulge in the ultimate duo of creamy and crumbly with these luscious Chocolate Streusel Cream Filled Bars. Featuring a rich cocoa-infused crust and streusel topping, these bars sandwich a velvety cream cheese filling that’s perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla. With simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, butter, and flour combined with cream cheese decadence, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ideal for dessert or a special treat, these easy-to-make bars are baked to perfection and refrigerated for a set-and-slice convenience. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, these creamy, chocolatey squares are sure to impress at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture in a small bowl for the topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust bakes, prepare the cream filling. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in the optional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
Spread the cream filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the cream filling to create the streusel topping.
Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the topping is slightly firm and the filling is set.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to fully set.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into squares or bars.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.2 g | 382% | |
| Saturated Fat | 181.3 g | 907% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 965 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 649.6 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.0 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.0 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 2511 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.
