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Black Forest Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in these rich and creamy Black Forest Cheesecake Bars topped with tart cherries and a decadent Oreo crust—a perfect dessert for celebrations or personal indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 3 cups Oreo crumbs (about 36 Oreos)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
  • 12 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 3 packages cream cheese (8 oz each), softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour)
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
For the whipped cream topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (18 oz)
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches hanging over the sides. Spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter, and press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. In a heat-safe bowl, melt the chocolate over simmering water and set aside to cool.
Mixing
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add both sugars, cocoa, and cornstarch, mixing until combined.
  2. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla, whipping until smooth. Fold in the melted chocolate and incorporate the eggs one at a time.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set.
  2. Cool the cheesecake completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for about 4 hours.
Whipping
  1. Whip the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until peaks form.
Serving
  1. Once the cheesecake is set, carefully lift it out of the pan, spread the whipped cream on top, spoon on the cherry pie filling, and finish with chocolate shavings.
  2. Slice into bars and serve chilled.

Notes

These bars are delicious and are best served fresh. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Consider adding cherry liqueur for extra flavor.