These decadent cheesecake bars have a cocoa crust, a rich chocolate cheesecake filling, and a chocolate peppermint glaze on top. They’re perfect for the holidays!

Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with Candy Cane Sprinkled on Top

You know what’s so great about bars?

You can combine several different flavors and textures, and have them all in one bite.

In this case, we’ve got an almond cocoa cookie crust on the bottom, chocolate cheesecake filling in the middle, and a peppermint chocolate glaze on top, with a sprinkling of crushed candy cane on top for some serious crunch.

Here’s how:

Start by making a cocoa cookie dough.

Chocolate Crust Crumbled into Parchment Lined Baking Pan
Press it out into the pan.
Pressed Chocolate Crust in Parchment Paper

Bake, then let cool.

Make the chocolate cheesecake, and pour into the crust. Bake, and again, let cool.

Make the chocolate glaze and smooth it all over the top.

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling - With Chocolate Being Spread on Top
Top with crushed candy cane.  Chill in the refrigerator until set.  Cut into bars and enjoy!

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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars with Candy Cane Sprinkled on Top

Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars

Servings: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
These decadent cheesecake bars have a cocoa crust, a rich chocolate cheesecake filling, and a chocolate peppermint glaze on top. They're perfect for the holidays!
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Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • pinch of salt

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 extra large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Peppermint Chocolate Glaze:

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract or to taste
  • 2 peppermint candy canes

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • To make the crust, pulse the almonds in a food processor to grind them up (be careful not to grind them into almond butter). Add the butter, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine (it will look crumbly). Press it out into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the cheesecake filling, melt the chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave (in 30 second intervals, stirring after each time). Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. Pour the chocolate in and mix until smooth. Pour the filling onto the cooled crust, and bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges should be slightly puffy, but it should be jiggly in the center. Chill the cheesecake in the fridge until the cheesecake has set.
  • To make the glaze, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Add the melted butter, corn syrup, and peppermint extract, and stir to combine.
  • Spread all over the cheesecake, and top with crushed candy cane. Chill in the refrigerator until set. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 84mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 24g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Fifteen Spatulas