Best Cheesecake Bars – Rich Chocolate Layers & Fudgy Crust
Fudgy brownie base topped with silky cheesecake—an irresistible, two-layer dessert bar perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
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¾ cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup flour
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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¼ tsp salt
Cheesecake Layer:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup sugar
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1 egg
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2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: 2 tbsp melted chocolate
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Melt chocolate and butter. Let cool.
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Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture.
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Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt. Spread in pan (reserve ¼ cup for swirling).
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Beat cheesecake ingredients until smooth. Pour over brownie base.
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Swirl reserved batter on top, if desired.
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Bake 35–40 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
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Chill well before slicing.
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Add raspberry or caramel swirl for variation.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.