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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars, Recipe of the Year

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  • Author: Sophie Collins
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 43 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 43 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars are a festive dessert. You can enjoy these creamy, minty, chocolatey bars during the holidays.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
  3. Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in peppermint extract.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream.
  6. Pour over crust.
  7. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  9. Let cool completely.
  10. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
  11. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a cleaner cut, chill the bars well.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • You can use a food processor to crush the chocolate wafers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg