Death By Chocolate Cheesecake Bars (Print View)

Decadent chocolate cheesecake bars layered on simple crushed Oreo crust; creamy, easy, and perfect for chocolate lovers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 18 whole Oreo cookies
02 - 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, melted

→ Filling

04 - 4 ounces cream cheese, brick-style, softened
05 - 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua, optional
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch pan with aluminum foil for easy removal and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Add whole Oreo cookies to a food processor and process on high until finely ground.
03 - In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon dark chocolate. Microwave until fully melted and stir until smooth.
04 - Pour the melted butter and chocolate mixture into the food processor with Oreo crumbs. Process until fully blended. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan to create a uniform base. Set aside.
05 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
06 - In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped dark chocolate and heavy whipping cream. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and mixture is silky and smooth, about 90 seconds total.
07 - Pour the warm chocolate and cream mixture into the bowl with whipped cream cheese. Beat on high speed until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
08 - Add Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua and salt to taste, if using. Mix until evenly incorporated.
09 - Evenly spread the chocolate cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust.
10 - Evenly distribute mini semi-sweet chocolate chips over the surface.
11 - Refrigerate uncovered for at least 3 hours until firm. Once well chilled, cover with foil and store refrigerated until serving.
12 - After chilling, cut into bars and serve cold.

# Notes:

01 - Do not cover the dessert immediately after chilling to prevent condensation; cover with foil only once completely cold for best texture.

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