Description
These no-bake chocolate cheesecake biscuit bars feature three decadent layers: a fudgy biscuit base, a creamy chocolate cheesecake center, and a glossy ganache topping. Perfect for a rich, make-ahead dessert with zero oven time.
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups biscuit crumbs
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, slightly warm
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt 2/3 cup chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine biscuit crumbs and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Add the warm cream, melted chocolate, and 1/4 cup butter. Mix into a uniform dough.
- Line a 7-inch square pan with parchment paper. Press the biscuit mixture evenly into the bottom and set aside.
- For the filling, combine cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter in a bowl. Sift in powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Mix, then beat until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the biscuit base. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Make the ganache by melting 1/2 cup chocolate with 1/4 cup cream in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake layer. Tilt the pan to spread evenly. Chill for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Lift from the pan using parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use dark or milk chocolate depending on sweetness preference.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the base for texture.
- Add a touch of coffee powder to the cheesecake layer for mocha flavor.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
- Best served chilled and kept refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
