Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious chocolate chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again.

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious choco chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again. | manilaspoon.com

My family can never get enough of any kind of cheesecake. If you have been following us for quite a while, you’ll no longer be surprised at the number of cheesecake recipes we have on the blog.

In fact, I just counted and this is the 11th cheesecake recipe we have and certainly, there’ll be more to come. Oh, too many cheesecake recipes to try and too little time…..but don’t worry, I promise to do my best to bring you more! 🙂

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious choco chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again. | manilaspoon.com

Anyway, last weekend I experienced some strong craving for chocolate so I went with my daughter to the nearby deli and we purchased some choco chips which I initially planned to use for a pound cake that I imagined would burst with chocolate goodness!

However, when I opened the fridge to get some eggs for the cake, I saw 3 blocks of cream cheese in the corner which I had been snubbing for several weeks for some reason.

I looked at the expiration date and saw they still had over a month to go but I thought perhaps I needed to use them soon otherwise I would forget (which I often do) and it would be such a shame to, later on, throw away all these cream cheese.

Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

So from chocolate pound cake, it became chocolate cheesecake.

Thankfully, everyone (both family and friends) who received a bite of these delectable bars came out truly happy.

And, how can you not when these chocolate cheesecake bars are loaded not only with cheesy goodness but also chocolaty yummy-ness all over it! Enjoy!

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious choco chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again. | manilaspoon.com

Mini-chocolate chips float on top of the cheesecake and in the middle, you get another burst of chocolate from extra chocolate chips! Double chocolate goodness in every bite for sure.

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious choco chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again. | manilaspoon.com

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS for Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious chocolate chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again.

  • Oreo Cookies, crushed
  • unsalted Butter, melted
  • 8-ounce blocks of Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • mini Milk Chocolate Chips

To make the crust combine the crushed oreo cookies and the melted butter in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Briefly bake to set.

Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth then add sugar slowly. Add the eggs one at a time then the vanilla extract. Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that there are no lumps remaining on the side or at the bottom. Fold in the semi-sweet chips and then trasnfer batter to the baking dish.

Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips all over. Bake.

Cool completely and refrigerate. Make a day or 2 ahead. Slice into 24 bars and serve.

So easy, right?

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious choco chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again. | manilaspoon.com

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Craving chocolate and cheesecake? These delicious chocolate chip cheesecake bars are the solution! Easy recipe that you will make again and again.
4.39 from 18 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24 slices

Ingredients
 

  • 1 package oreo cookies (at least 14 oz and up to 19 oz (family size) if you want extra oreos), crushed
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8) oz blocks of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup mini milk chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F. To make the crust combine the crushed oreo cookies and the melted butter in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Take out of the oven and set aside while making the filling.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in medium speed until soft, creamy and completely smooth (no lumps). Add the sugar slowly and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and beat again until it’s well mixed. Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that there are no lumps remaining on the side or at the bottom. Patience is the key here – it may take awhile to do all the above but the result would be a very silky smooth cheesecake and not a lumpy one.
  • Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips (leave out the mini ones for now).
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips all over. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool completely and refrigerate. Make a day or 2 ahead. Slice into 24 bars and serve.
Keyword Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars 9×13, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars oreo crust, Chocolate Chip cream cheese Bars, chocolate cream cheese dessert bars, oreo crust cheesecake bars
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Last updated on February 5th, 2024 at 08:47 pm

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31 Comments

  1. May 24, 2016 / 10:59 am

    I am always craving chocolate and cheesecake! We make quite a lot of dessert at home, but we never make cheesecake. I am going to have to change that!

  2. May 25, 2016 / 3:03 pm

    Now I'm craving chocolate cheesecake and I love the added chocolate chips for a little crunch

  3. May 25, 2016 / 3:29 pm

    These cheesecake bars look pretty easy to make. I just may have run out of excuses to bake. Scrumptious!!

  4. May 25, 2016 / 4:46 pm

    I wasn't Craving chocolate and cheesecake before, but I certainly am now! This looks so delicious! I wish I had a slice or two right now!

  5. May 25, 2016 / 6:32 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks good! My hubby would be delighted to eat a whole pan of this dessert by himself! We love cheesecake bar desserts like this!

  6. May 25, 2016 / 7:11 pm

    Love the idea of making cheesecake bars, and of course the chocolate makes it a win! win!

  7. May 25, 2016 / 9:28 pm

    I have been craving something but it's been non-specific, the second I saw this, I knew this is exactly what I wanted!

  8. May 25, 2016 / 11:14 pm

    The double dose of chocolate chips would thrill my family! What fabulous cheesecake bars!

  9. May 25, 2016 / 11:15 pm

    Abby, I am a serious lover of chocolate chips and cheesecake and absolutely cannot wait to try your recipe! I might just whip these for our Memorial Day BBQ!

  10. May 26, 2016 / 12:24 am

    Now I just need a party or BBQ invitation so I have an excuse to make these! 🙂

  11. May 26, 2016 / 12:43 am

    One of my favorite flavor combinations!! Id love to have one right now!!

  12. May 27, 2016 / 3:29 am

    Dear Abigail, I often do that too…most times the recipes I create come to me when I see ingredients that need to be used up! I hate wasting food. These look fabulous! What an indulgent treat. xo, Catherine

  13. May 27, 2016 / 8:59 pm

    These look SO divine!!! I want like eight pieces.

  14. May 30, 2016 / 2:57 pm

    mmmm cheese cake with chocolate chips. Oh sounds so yummy! Definitely will try! 😉 xx

  15. Ann White
    December 11, 2017 / 12:07 pm

    The chocolate chips do not look like they were baked. Did you actually add them before you baked the cheesecake? Also, could I use holiday chips to look festive (Christmas)?

    Thank you

    • abigail
      Author
      February 1, 2018 / 3:27 pm

      There are chocolate chips in the cheesecake batter itself but I also sprinkled some extra mini-chips on top while the cake was still warm so it looks great for presentation and for extra chocolaty goodness!

  16. Denay DeGuzman
    January 13, 2021 / 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    These cheesecake bars were creamy and delicious! After slicing, I garnished each with a Hershey’s kiss. This recipe was a huge success.

  17. Rachel
    January 13, 2021 / 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    These cheesecake bars are heavenly! I want to eat these daily!

  18. Jenn
    January 13, 2021 / 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, I love this recipe! I love that I can get my fav cheesecake flavor in bar form so I don’t have to worry about a finicky cheesecake! Thanks for the winning recipe!

  19. Courtney
    January 13, 2021 / 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    These bars are super cute, easy to make, and fabulous tasting. Thank you for sharing!

  20. Sara Welch
    January 13, 2021 / 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    Gave these a try for dessert and it doesn’t disappoint! Exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth; delish!

  21. Priya Lakshminarayan
    January 13, 2021 / 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    This was just amazing! We loved it and finished it off in one go!

  22. Laurette Clement
    April 26, 2023 / 9:13 am

    Do they freeze well ?

    • abigail
      Author
      April 28, 2023 / 8:41 am

      Yes. Once cooled and refrigerated, these bars will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing the bars individually in separate plastic bags or wrapped in cling wrap, so it would be easier to thaw them and not have them stick together.

  23. Cecelia Percle
    April 26, 2023 / 11:31 am

    Do you crush the whole Oreo cookie{with the cream filling? Or just crush the cookies?

    • abigail
      Author
      April 28, 2023 / 8:39 am

      Yes, I do. I don’t separate them.

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