Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Black Forest Cheesecake Bars, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and sweet cherries. With a fudgy chocolate cookie crust layered beneath a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, topped with luscious cherry pie filling, this dessert is not only visually stunning but incredibly satisfying. Ideal for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family weekends—these bars are easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, without filling)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and salt.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before spreading cherry pie filling on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For variation, try substituting cherry pie filling with blueberries or raspberries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing.