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espresso cheesecake bars

(6 ratings)
ArtByASM avatar
Recipe by
Annamaria Settanni McDonald
@ArtByASM
Brooklyn, OH

I love the taste of espresso and chocolate together. This is a great dessert for the coffee and chocolate lovers alike!

(6 ratings)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For espresso cheesecake bars

  • ESPRESSO BROWNIE CRUST
  • 1 pkg
    double chocolate brownie mix for 13x9 inch pan
  • 2 tsp
    instant espresso powder
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    oil
  • 1
    egg
  • ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE LAYER
  • 2
    8oz. packages of cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make espresso cheesecake bars

  • 1
    In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, water, oil, 1 egg and espresso powder until moistened (about 40 strokes). Spoon batter into lightly greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
  • 2
    Place cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed 1 minute or until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix on low speed until blended. Add 3 eggs, espresso powder and vanilla and continue to mix on low speed until blended. Spoon cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set temp around 325 to 350 is fine. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
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