Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Bars

Name: Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 cheesecake
Ingredients: 4 full graham cracker sheets; 1 1/2 cups small twist pretzels; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup stout beer; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings
8 cheesecake
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Bars

Joshua Davis

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Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Bars have a rich chocolate flavor, a tang of cream cheese, richness from the stout, and saltiness in the crust.

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Ingredients

Servings

Crust:

4 full graham cracker sheets
1 1/2 cups small twist pretzels
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup stout beer
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

For the crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on two sides. Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers, pretzels, and sugar until finely ground. Add the butter and pulse until mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

For the filling:

In a small saucepan combine the chocolate and beer over medium-high heat. Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Wipe the processor bowl clean and add the cream cheese and sour cream. Process until smooth, scraping sides of the bowl as needed. Add both sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla and espresso powder and process until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and cornstarch and pulse to combine. Add the melted chocolate mixture and pulse until combined. Pour the filling over the cookie crust.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges of the cheesecake are set and the center is only slightly jiggly. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. Use the foil to lift the cheesecake from the pan and place on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice into bars. For cleaner cuts, dip knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.