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Black Forest Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Indulge in these decadent Black Forest Cheesecake Bars, featuring a rich chocolate cheesecake layer atop a crunchy Oreo crust, topped with fluffy sweetened whipped cream, cherry pie filling, and chocolate shavings. This dessert combines creamy, fruity, and chocolatey flavors for a luscious treat perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 3 cups Oreo crumbs (about 36 Oreos)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:

  • 12 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 3 (8oz) packages cream cheese (24 oz), softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour)
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk

Sweetened Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 1 (18 oz) can cherry pie filling
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 325° F. Line a 9×13-inch cake pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches hanging over the sides, and spray with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal. In a medium bowl, combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  2. Make the chocolate cheesecake filling: Place chopped chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese on low speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch; continue to beat on low speed until thoroughly combined and smooth. Scrape down the bowl sides, then add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in the cooled melted chocolate on low speed. Add eggs and egg yolk one at a time, beating slowly and just until combined to avoid overmixing. Scrape the bowl again and tap it firmly on the counter several times to release air bubbles.
  3. Bake the cheesecake: Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly when you gently shake the pan. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Run a butter knife around the pan edges to loosen the cheesecake, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm and chilled, about 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Prepare the sweetened whipped cream: In a medium stainless steel bowl, whip chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a handheld mixer until soft peaks form and cream holds shape.
  5. Assemble the cheesecake bars: Carefully lift the chilled cheesecake out of the pan using the foil overhang. You may choose to either spread all the whipped cream evenly on top, spoon cherry pie filling over it, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings before slicing into bars; or slice the cheesecake into bars first, pipe a decorative shell border of whipped cream around each bar using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, fill the center with cherry pie filling, garnish the edges with chocolate shavings, and serve.

Notes

  • Be sure to use room temperature ingredients for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter.
  • Don’t overbeat the eggs in the cheesecake filling to avoid cracking.
  • Chilling the cheesecake thoroughly before topping helps maintain clean slices and presentation.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour for cornstarch if preferred; it may slightly affect texture.
  • If desired, use gluten-free Oreos to make the crust gluten-free.

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