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A decadent cookies and cream cheesecake bar topped with a cookie half rests on a white surface, surrounded by scattered cookie crumbs.
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Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars that are simple and easy to make, loaded with cookies and cream flavor.
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: baking, cheesecake, chocolate, party food
Servings: 24 people
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: $15

Ingredients

Crust

  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • ¼ cup 4 tablespoons melted Butter

Cream Cheese Filling

Chocolate Ganache Layer

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper (or foil). Spray with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
  • Place 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor (in batches) and pulse until finely ground. Add the melted Butter and stir until the crumbs are completely coated.
  • Evenly press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, and remove from oven. Transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • Roughly chop 24 Oreo cookies by hand with a knife. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the Cream Cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add Sugar and Flour and blend well, scraping sides of the bowl.
  • Blend in the Greek Yogurt, Vanilla, and Salt, scraping the bowl.
  • Add the Eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gently fold in the Oreo cookie chunks with a rubber spatula and mix together.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth out on top.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, until cream cheese filling is slightly jiggly in the middle, and set around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven, and set on a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Chocolate Ganache Layer

  • Cut 12 Oreo cookies in half. Pro tip: they look better if sawed with a fine serrated blade. Set aside.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine Chocolate Chips, Cream, and Butter. Microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring after each burst. When chocolate mixture is melted, stir until smooth. This should take less than 2 minutes altogether.
  • Add Confectioners’ Sugar and beat with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour over cooled cheesecake and smooth out. Top with cut Oreo cookies, placing them cut side down on top of ganache in desired directions. Arrange them so it’s easy to cut into even bars without cutting through the Oreo cookies.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight. You may speed this process by putting it in the freezer for the first hour.
  • When completely chilled, lift from pan by lifting the edges of the parchment paper. Cut into squares of desired size, and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Oreos: You'll need 60 Oreos total (24 crust, 24 filling, 12 topping).
  • Swap: Sour cream can replace the Greek yogurt one-for-one.
  • Clean cuts: Use a hot, dry knife and wipe it between cuts.
  • Storage: Covered in the fridge up to 5 days, or frozen up to 2 months.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg

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