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Creamy No-Bake Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake bar recipe featuring a creamy filling with crunchy cookies embedded, perfect for any occasion and requiring no oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed (whole cookie, cream included)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85 g)
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened (450 g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml), whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 10 chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a plastic bag and rolling pin.
  2. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and mix with melted butter until evenly coated and holds together when pressed.
  3. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  4. Press the cookie crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl to stiff peaks, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Gently fold whipped cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy.
  8. Fold in the coarsely chopped cookies evenly without breaking them down too much.
  9. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly.
  10. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  11. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and slice into squares with a sharp knife warmed in hot water.

Notes

Let cream cheese sit out for 30 minutes before starting to soften. Crush cookies finely for crust but keep chunks larger for filling. Fold whipped cream gently to keep filling light. Chill bars at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean slicing.

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