Cissy Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Cissy Bars, the perfect combination of buttery crust, creamy filling, and rich chocolate topping. This easy-to-make recipe features a tender, melt-in-your-mouth base made from all-purpose flour, melted butter, and powdered sugar, layered with a luscious cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk filling. To top it all off, a smooth, glossy layer of milk chocolate ganache adds indulgence in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple step-by-step directions, these no-fuss dessert bars are ideal for celebrations, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. Serve them chilled for the ultimate flavor and texture. Keywords: Cissy Bars recipe, creamy dessert bars, chocolate cream cheese bars, easy layered dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, melted butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined and creamy.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake the bars in the oven for 10 additional minutes, then remove and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
To make the chocolate topping, melt the milk chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the cooled cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Once chilled, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment overhang and cut them into 16 squares or rectangles.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% | |
*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.
