Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake Bars
By srumbel
Because they are no bake, these bars come together quickly and you don’t have to worry about whether or not they’re done (or am I the only one who struggles knowing when cheesecake is done?!). A simple graham crust is topped with a rich, creamy layer of chocolate ganache. Since the theme of these bars is easy, I just used chocolate chips and heavy cream to create this velvety ganache. Cream cheese, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries make up the sweet cheesecake layer, while a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips tops it off. If the fact that it’s National Cheesecake Day isn’t reason enough to make these cheesecake bars, the rich chocolate ganache and sweet strawberry cheesecake should be!
Read more: http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/strawberry-chocolate-ganache-cheesecake-bars/#ixzz39GyfMfPa
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 1/2 C finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 C butter, melted
- For the Ganache
- 1 C chocolate chips
- 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
- For the Cheesecake
- 2 (8 oz) packages 1/3 of the fat or regular cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 C sugar
- 1 1/2 C finely chopped strawberries
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
- mini chocolate chips for garnish
- Read more: http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/strawberry-chocolate-ganache-cheesecake-bars/#ixzz39GyNMQGl
Preparation
Step 1
Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover and place in refrigerate while making ganache.
In a small saucepan, stir together chocolate chips and whipping cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir until until smooth. Pour over crust. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until ganache is set.
In the bowl of stand mixer, or with an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Stir in strawberries. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread over ganache layer. Top with mini chocolate chips.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
Cut into pieces and serve.
Read more: http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/strawberry-chocolate-ganache-cheesecake-bars/#ixzz39GyTisg5