Name: Oreo Cheesecake Bars with Chocolate Ganache: A Decadent Delight!
Yield: 1 8x8 pan
Ingredients: 24 Oreos, finely crushed; ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted; 16 oz (454g) cream cheese, softened; ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar; ¼ cup (60g) sour cream, room temp; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 egg, room temp; 10 Oreos, chopped; 6 oz (170g) semisweet chocolate; 85 mL (~⅓ cup) heavy cream; 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter; crushed Oreos for topping

Oreo Cheesecake Bars

Step 1: Preheat the Oven [00:00]

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Step 2: Prepare the Crust [00:10]

Crush 24 Oreos with a food processor or by hand and mix with melted butter. Press into a parchment lined 8x8 pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool.

Step 3: Make the Filling [00:30]

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Add the egg and mix on low speed or by hand until just combined. Fold in chopped Oreos.

Step 4: Bake the Filling [00:50]

Spread this filling over the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F for 30-40 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Cool for at least 30 minutes at room temp, then chill for 3 hours.

Step 5: Prepare the Ganache [01:30]

To make the ganache, melt the chocolate and heavy cream together. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Stir in the butter until melted and glossy. Let this cool.