Description
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars combine a rich, creamy cheesecake layer with the sweet, buttery flavor of chocolate chip cookie dough. Perfectly baked until golden and firm, they are chilled for a smooth texture and cut into squares for easy serving. A delightful dessert that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 package (8 oz) Philadelphia Original Brick Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup coconut (optional)
Cookie Dough
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and cheesecake mixture: Heat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and egg together until smooth and combined. If desired, stir in the coconut to add texture and flavor to the cheesecake layer.
- Form the crust and layer: In an ungreased 9- or 8-inch square baking pan, break up half of the cookie dough. Using floured fingers to handle the dough safely, press it evenly into the bottom of the pan to create the crust. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie dough base. Then, crumble the remaining half of the cookie dough and sprinkle it evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake and chill: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake is firm to the touch. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. After cooling, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to chill and set properly before serving.
- Serve: Once chilled, cut the dessert into 16 bars by slicing into 4 rows horizontally and 4 rows vertically. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Do not eat raw cookie dough after handling it with floured fingers to prevent ingestion of raw flour and potential bacteria.
- Chilling the bars for at least 2 hours is important for the cheesecake layer to set properly.
- You can omit the coconut if you prefer a more classic cheesecake bar.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing and best texture.
- Use an ungreased pan so the cookie dough forms a good crust base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars, cheesecake bars, chocolate chip cookie dessert, easy cheesecake dessert, baked cheesecake bars
