Description
Indulgent chocolate cream pie bars combine rich chocolate ganache with a buttery graham cracker crust. Silky layers deliver pure dessert bliss that will delight chocolate enthusiasts and bring instant comfort to anyone craving a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups oreo cookie crumbs
- 5 oz (142 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 oz (170 g) full fat cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for filling)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter (for crust)
- 4 tbsps (57 g) unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (for filling cream)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (for topping)
- ⅓ cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Shaved chocolate for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, blend with melted butter, and press firmly into parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Crust Baking: Roast the crust in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 minutes, then cool completely to establish a sturdy foundation.
- Chocolate Melting: Construct a double boiler to gently melt chocolate and butter, stirring until achieving a silky, glossy texture, then allow to cool slightly.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and homogeneous.
- Filling Composition: Integrate melted chocolate into cream cheese mixture, then delicately fold in whipped cream to maintain an airy, luxurious consistency.
- Initial Chilling: Spread the chocolate cream filling evenly over cooled crust and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Topping Creation: Whip fresh cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until forming glossy peaks, then spread uniformly across set filling.
- Final Garnishing: Adorn with delicate chocolate shavings, chill for an additional 30 minutes, and slice into precise squares for an elegant dessert presentation.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Press Oreo crumbs firmly and evenly to prevent crumbly or uneven base that might compromise the bar’s structural integrity.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use low, gentle heat when melting chocolate to prevent burning or seizing, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Folding Method Matters: Incorporate whipped cream and melted chocolate gently to maintain the light, airy texture and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Chilling is Crucial: Allow sufficient refrigeration time for complete setting and flavor development, ensuring the bars hold their shape and taste perfect.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg