Thursday, October 24, 2013

Cookie N Cream Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake is my FAVORITE dessert, bar none!  Pair it with cookies and cream and well...it's just perfection!  I recommend trying this one out for yourself!  It's perfect to make when company comes over because you make it in advance and they're always pleased to munch on these delicious cheesecake bars!

Ingredients:

- 2 1/2 pkgs of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (such as Oreo brand)
- 1 stick of butter, melted
- 3 boxes of Cream Cheese, softened at room temp.
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream, at room temp.
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 3 large Eggs, at room temp.

Directions:

1.  In a large resealable plastic bag, toss in 1 1/2 of the sandwich cookies.  Crush them into fine chunks with a large rolling pin, or you can use a food processor to chop them up. Set aside.


2.  Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and line a 13X9inch baking dish with foil.  Spray the foil with cooking spray.  Pour your crushed cookies into a large bowl.  Melt your butter then pour the butter into the cookies and mix with a rubber spatula.  Then press your cookie mixture into the pan to create a crust.  Bake for 10-15 minutes.  Remove and allow to cool COMPLETELY!  I place mine into the fridge while I make the filling.




3.  Crush the rest of your cookies, but leave them a bit chunkier than before.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, toss in your cream cheese and your sugar and beat until fluffy.


4.  Now add the sour cream, vanilla and salt and begin to beat together.  Add in your eggs one at a time and beat the entire mixture until well combined and smooth.


5.  Now stir in your remaining cookies and stir until just combined.  Pour mixture into your crust and bake again at the same temperature for about 40 minutes, until wiggly in just the center.  Remove and allow the cheesecake to cool for at least 15 minutes before covering and placing into the fridge overnight.




6.  The next day, when ready to serve, pick up the sides of the foil and remove the foil, placing the cheesecake bars onto a cutting board.  Using a damp knife, cut into bars and serve!

Here's the final product...

There are no words....you just HAVE TO try these!!!  Enjoy!


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