Name: Chocolate Cream Pie Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: For Chocolate Cookie Crust; 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; For Chocolate Cream Filling; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar); 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter; 6 ounces full fat cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted; 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (Hershey’s Special Dark recommended); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For Whipped Cream Topping; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Shaved chocolate for topping, if desired

Description

Dive into the rich layers of our Chocolate Cream Pie Bars, where each bite offers a blissful blend of crunchy cookie crust and velvety chocolate cream. This dessert is not just a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes, with its seductive layers of dark and creamy textures topped with a light, fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings.These Chocolate Cream Pie Bars are the perfect finale to any meal, offering a luxurious and satisfying chocolate experience. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply indulge in a decadent treat, these bars promise to deliver unmatched flavor and elegance.

Ingredients

Scale

For Chocolate Cookie Crust
2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Chocolate Cream Filling
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar)
4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter
6 ounces full fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (Hershey’s Special Dark recommended)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Whipped Cream Topping
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Shaved chocolate for topping, if desired

Instructions

For Chocolate Cookie Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
Pulse approximately 20 Oreo cookies (filling removed) to fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
For Chocolate Cream Filling
Melt butter and chocolate over a double boiler, cool slightly. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar to firm peaks. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Combine melted chocolate with cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
For Whipped Cream Topping
Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to firm peaks. Spread over chilled filling. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Chill bars for 30 minutes before cutting. Clean knife between cuts for clean slices.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 510