Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bar
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 bars
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bar
Description
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bar starts with a buttery graham cracker crust baked briefly to set. A smooth cheesecake layer made from cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla provides a creamy base. On top, a chocolate chip cookie dough mixture made from softened butter, brown and granulated sugars, vanilla, flour, and chocolate chips is spread. The combination is then baked again at a moderate temperature until the cheesecake is set and the cookie dough topping is cooked but still soft.
The contrast between the creamy, dense cheesecake filling and the slightly chewy chocolate chip cookie dough topping gives this bar a unique texture. The use of real vanilla in both layers and the sweet crunch of chocolate chips throughout unify the flavors. This treat is ideal as a rich dessert for gatherings or special occasions.
The recipe advises lining the pan with parchment for easy removal and watching a cooking video for step-by-step guidance. Cooling and slicing into bars after baking makes serving straightforward.
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH
- 5 tablespoons butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING
- 10 oz. (280g) cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper or foil, allowing a little overhang, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Remove the pan and place it on a cooling rack. Do not turn your oven off.
- While the crust is cooling, prepare the chocolate chip cookie dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly combined, about 1 minute. Mix in the flour on low speed until just incorporated. Then, mix in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla on low speed, just until incorporated. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.
- Using your hands, form clumps of dough. Flatten the clumps in your palms to spread them out a bit. Distribute the cookie dough evenly over the top of the cheesecake batter, ensuring most of the cheesecake is covered. Use all of the dough.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top feels dry and firm (the cookie dough), and the entire pan looks set when gently shaken. Move the bars to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
- Lift the bars out by the overhang, slice into your desired size, and store in the refrigerator. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use parchment or foil with overhang to easily lift bars from the pan after baking.
- Watch the cooking video provided for a detailed step-by-step visual guide through preparation and baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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