Description
Indulgent cookie dough cheesecake bars merge two beloved desserts into a heavenly slice of pure bliss. Rich cream cheese layers mingle with chunks of edible cookie dough, creating a luxurious treat that promises to satisfy sweet cravings and delight you with each creamy, chocolatey bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 1 full packet of graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/8 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish/Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (prepared or store-bought)
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy graham cracker foundation by thoroughly mixing crushed crackers with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a lined baking pan to create an even, compact base.
- Prepare the velvety cheesecake mixture by whipping cream cheese until smooth, gradually incorporating eggs and vanilla, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky-consistent texture.
- Create an indulgent cookie dough layer by blending flour, butter, sugar, and chocolate chips, carefully mixing to achieve a soft yet stable consistency that won’t spread during baking.
- Layer the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust, strategically dolloping and swirling the cookie dough across the surface to create an artistic, marbled appearance.
- Bake the assembled bars in a preheated oven, monitoring closely to achieve a slight jiggle in the center while maintaining a golden-brown edge, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow the baked dessert to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours to set the cheesecake and enhance the flavor melding.
- Cut into precise squares, wiping the knife clean between each slice to maintain neat edges, and serve chilled for the ultimate creamy, decadent experience.
Notes
- Chill the crust thoroughly before adding the cheesecake layer to prevent a soggy bottom and maintain a crisp texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother, lump-free cheesecake mixture that blends seamlessly.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking.
- Create gluten-free version by using gluten-free graham crackers and checking chocolate chip ingredients for potential gluten contamination.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg