Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy cheesecake loaded with chocolate chips on an Oreo crust - the perfect dessert for chocolate and cheesecake lovers.
# Ingredients:
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14 oz to 19 oz Oreo cookies, crushed
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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24 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup mini milk chocolate chips, for topping
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until soft, creamy, and smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl to avoid lumps.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, leaving the mini chocolate chips aside for topping.
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Spoon the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips across the top evenly. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set.
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Cool the cheesecake completely, then refrigerate. Chill for at least a day for best flavor. Slice into 24 bars before serving.
# Notes & Tips:
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For smooth cheesecake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and scrape the bowl frequently while mixing.