Description
No-Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars combine rich, creamy cheesecake with sweet, buttery cookie dough and chocolate chips for an irresistible dessert that requires no oven time. Perfectly layered and chilled to set, these bars deliver a delightful, indulgent treat with a smooth cheesecake finish and a chewy cookie dough base.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Topping
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough Layer: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, stirring continuously until the dough is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Press into Baking Dish: Transfer the cookie dough mixture into a lined or greased baking dish and press it evenly into the bottom to form the base layer.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Carefully fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it remains light and airy.
- Spread Cheesecake Layer: Evenly spread the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough layer in the baking dish.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining mini chocolate chips over the cheesecake layer for added texture and flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 4 hours, or until firm, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
- Use gluten-free flour if you want a gluten-free version, but check that other ingredients are compliant.
- Keep the bars refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top before chilling.
- If you don’t have mini chocolate chips, chop regular chocolate chips into smaller pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
