Oreo Cheesecake Brownie Bars
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4.7
Oreo Cheesecake Brownie Bars
Description
This dessert starts with a boxed brownie mix prepared and poured into a parchment-lined pan. Oreo cookies are pressed lightly into the brownie batter before baking. After a partial bake, a smooth cheesecake layer made from cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, egg, and vanilla is spread evenly over the top and baked again until set. Once cooled, a ganache made by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream is poured over the bars to add a glossy chocolate layer.
The brownie base provides a dense and rich chocolate foundation, softened with embedded Oreo cookies that add crunch and creaminess. The cheesecake layer offers tang and smoothness contrasting the fudgy brownie. The ganache adds shine and a final layer of chocolate richness, making the bars a multi-textured dessert.
These bars are suitable for slicing into portions for parties or desserts, offering a combination of familiar flavors and contrasting textures. Cooling time after baking ensures the cheesecake is firm before ganache application.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 18.4 ounce brownie mix plus ingredients needed for brownie mix, boxed
- 22 Chocolate Cream Oreos divided
Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon sour cream full-fat
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper with nonstick baking spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the box.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly.
- Line the top of the batter with 16 Oreos and slightly push them into the batter.
- Bake this layer for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set but not completely done.
Cheesecake
- Add the cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add in the sour cream and sugar. Beat until combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix just until everything is incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the top of the brownies and spread to the edges.
- Bake for another 30-35 minutes, until the edges are a light brown color and the middle doesn’t jiggle.
- Remove and cool for 30 minutes before topping with the chocolate.
Ganache
- Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream into a small saucepan and melt over medium heat. Stir constantly.
- Once the chocolate chips are completely melted, remove the pan from the stove and spoon all over the top of the cheesecake layer.
- Crush up the remaining 6 Oreos and sprinkle all over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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