Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Black Forest Cheesecake Bars, where rich chocolate meets sweet cherries in a satisfying dessert perfect for any occasion. These bars feature a fudgy chocolate cookie crust topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and finished with luscious cherry pie filling. They are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making them an ideal treat for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy weekend dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg