Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. Featuring a delectable chocolate chip cookie dough crust, a light and airy cheesecake filling, and a buttery cookie topping, these bars are sure to please any sweet tooth. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, they combine the best of both worlds in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 oz refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Freeze half of the cookie dough for a few hours.
- Line a 13×9-inch pan with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
- Slice half of the frozen cookie dough into 1/4-inch slices and press them into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake batter over the baked crust.
- Slice the remaining cookie dough and layer it on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 196mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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