No-Bake Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake Bars are a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and a smooth ganache topping—all without turning on the oven.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the dish to form the crust. Chill in the fridge while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate and 1/2 cup of heavy cream until well incorporated.
- Spread the chocolate cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over 1 cup of chocolate chips and let sit for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy to make the ganache.
- Pour ganache over the cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. Cut into bars before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.
- Top with sea salt, berries, or chocolate shavings for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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