Choco-Cherry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Choco-Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 1/2 ounce) roll Pillsbury sugar cookie dough; 1 egg, separated; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 eggs; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated); ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 3 drops red food coloring; 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, finely chopped, drained on paper towels; 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups); ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; ½ cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 (16 1/2 ounce) roll Pillsbury sugar cookie dough
1 egg, separated
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
¼ teaspoon almond extract
3 drops red food coloring
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, finely chopped, drained on paper towels
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
½ cup whipping cream

1
Heat oven to 350F In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough.
2
With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.
3
Bake 10-15 minutes or until light golden brown.
4
Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1 egg white, until frothy.
5
Brush egg white over crust.
6
Bake 3 minutes longer or until egg white is set.
7
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
8
Add egg yolk, 2 eggs, the condensed milk, almond extract and food coloring; beat until well blended.
9
Stir in chopped cherries.
10
Pour cherry mixture over crust.
11
Bake 16-20 minutes longer or until set.
12
Cool completely, about 45 minutes,.
13
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth, Remove form heat.
14
Cool 20 minutes.
15
Stir whippping cream into chocolate mixture until well blended.
16
Spread over cooled bars.
17
Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
18
For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
19
Store in refrigerator.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 1/2 ounce) roll Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, 1 egg, separated, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Choco-Cherry Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Choco-Cherry Cheesecake Bars

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