Description
Indulgent chocolate cherry cheesecake bars featuring a rich graham cracker crust and creamy filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add sour cream and melted chocolate; mix until well combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling over the cheesecake and swirl together.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Can substitute cherry filling with other fruits.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg