Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Black Forest Cheesecake Bars, where rich chocolate cookie crust meets a velvety cheesecake filling and a luscious cherry topping. This dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect treat for any occasion—be it a holiday gathering, a potluck, or a cozy night at home. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, these bars offer a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. With just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess, they are sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for novice bakers to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and half of the sugar. Press into the bottom of a lined square baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese with the remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and salt until combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 45–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before topping with cherry pie filling and refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg