Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup finely ground toasted almonds; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled; Baking spray with flour; 6 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash of salt; 1 large egg; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon 2% reduced-fat milk; 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup finely ground toasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled
Baking spray with flour
6 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of salt
1 large egg
3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon 2% reduced-fat milk
2 tablespoons almonds, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/4 cup ground almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle flour mixture into an 8-inch square metal baking pan lined with parchment paper and coated with baking spray; lightly press mixture into bottom of pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden. Cool crust completely on a wire rack.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0.
4
Place cream cheeses in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and dash of salt; beat at low speed until combined. Add egg; beat 1 minute or until well combined. Pour mixture over cooled crust. Place chocolate chips and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds or until melted, stirring after 15 seconds; stir mixture until smooth. Dollop chocolate mixture by the spoonful over cheesecake mixture; swirl together using the tip of a knife. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped almonds. Bake at 325u00b0 for 30 minutes or until almost set in the middle. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup), 1/4 cup finely ground toasted almonds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Almond 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.

Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake Bars

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