Description
Three irresistible layers in one epic dessert. Slutty Cheesecake Bars are layers of chocolate chip cookies, Oreos and a layer of creamy Oreo cheesecake.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Layer
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (60g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups (245g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (180g) chocolate chips
- 1 package (14.3oz) Oreos
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 16 ounces (452g) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (63g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 10 Oreo Cookies, roughly chopped plus 5 additional Oreos for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Allow the butter to soften for at least 20 minutes. Allow cheesecake ingredients to come to room temperature.
For the Cookie Layer
- Combine the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined, 2-3 minutes. Next add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and continue beating until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the dough, mixing on low speed until the dough starts to form. Add the chocolate chips. Beat until incorporated. Press the dough into an even layer in the prepared pan.
- Place a layer of Oreos cookies over top of the cookie dough, cutting to fit as needed.
For the Cheesecake
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until well combined and free of any lumps, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Next add the sour cream and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. Finally, beat the eggs just until the mixture is combined. Fold in the crushed Oreos. Pour the cheesecake batter over top of the Oreos and cookie dough. Roughly chop 5 more Oreos to scatter on top.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. The centers of the cheesecake should be slightly giggly. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours prior to slicing.
Notes
- How to tell when they’re done: Fully cooked cheesecake bars may still be slightly giggly in the center when you shake the pan. However, it should not be soupy or wet.
- Storing: Cool completely in the pan at room temperature. Then cover them tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to set. These should be kept covered and in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Finished cheesecake bars can be frozen once they have fully set, you can freeze them right in the pan. Wrap it twice in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil on the outside. You can also freeze sliced cheesecake bars by placing them in an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator to enjoy.