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Published: Aug 24, 2021 ยท Last Updated On: Jul 21, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars

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The chocolate swirl cheesecake bars are the kind of dessert that bring happy tears - artful spirals of rich, dark chocolate swirled into a tangy, creamy cheesecake layer on a buttery, chocolate base.

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars
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  • Why we love these chocolate swirl cheesecake bars
  • How to make chocolate swirl cheesecake bars?
  • Pro tips for making cheesecake bars
  • Chocolate swirl cheesecake bars FAQs
  • Ingredient swaps for chocolate swirl cheesecake bars
  • Serving ideas for chocolate swirl cheesecake bars
  • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Why we love these chocolate swirl cheesecake bars

Easy to make. And feeds a crowd!

Perfect for any celebration.

The texture is decadent, lush, and velvety.

Tastes deliciously tangy, sweet, and chocolaty all at the same time. 

Looks so pretty with the chocolate swirls!

How to make chocolate swirl cheesecake bars?

Cheesecake bars crust

  • Mix crushed Marie biscuits with melted butter and cocoa powder till the consistency feels like wet sand. 
  • Spread the mixture on a 9-inch square pan lined with parchment, and then pat it down evenly and firmly. 
  • Bake this base for ten minutes at 180 ยฐC.
Cookie base for Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate cheesecake filling

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, and raw sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time.
  • Add vanilla extract, plain Greek yogurt, and finally all-purpose flour. 
  • Divide the cream cheese filling into two bowls.
  • To one-half, whisk in melted, cooled dark chocolate. Leave the other half as-is.
Vanilla and Chocolate batters for  Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Baking the swirl cheesecake bars

  • Pour part of the chocolate-mixed filling on top of the baked base.
  • Follow it with the plain cheesecake filling.
  • Alternate between the two till youโ€™ve used up all the batter.
  • Use a knife to make swirls and then bake for 50 minutes at 160 ยฐC.
  • Crank open the oven door and let the cake cool inside. 
  • Transfer to the counter and cool some more. 
  • Finally, chill for a couple of hours, then slice into bars and serve.
Ready to bake batter for Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Pro tips for making cheesecake bars

  • Put the biscuits inside a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Alternatively, you can blitz them in a food processor.
  • Add the eggs one at a time while beating the cream cheese. Let one mix completely before you add the next.
  • Donโ€™t put the cheesecake in a hot oven. After youโ€™ve baked the base, let the temperature come down to 160 ยฐC.
  • I always, always, always make cheesecakes a day ahead because I like to refrigerate them overnight, particularly in the summer months. It gives the cake enough time to set well, which makes it easier to cut neat slices. Plus, the texture and taste of chilled cheesecake bars are so much better. 
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate swirl cheesecake bars FAQs

Why line the pan with a parchment overhang?

When you bake in a square pan, you worry about how to get the cake out of it without ruining it. The trick is to line the pan with parchment or foil so that part of it hangs over the edge.

That overhang acts as a handle that you can use to easily lift the cake out. Also, the parchment makes clean-up easier !!

How to bake a cheesecake without parchment?

In case you donโ€™t have parchment or foil, grease the square pan liberally. After the cheesecake is baked, donโ€™t take it out. Let it cool and chill in the pan.

Cut the bars while the cake is still inside, and then gently slide each square bar out. With parchment, you would take the entire cake out first and then slice it into bars. 

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

What pan can you use to bake swirl cheesecake bars?

I use a 9-inch square pan, but a round loose-bottom pan will work for the recipe too. 

How do you know when the cheesecake is done baking?

When the cheesecake is very slightly golden around the edges, and the center has a beautiful wobble to it. Thatโ€™s when itโ€™s done baking. 

How do you stop a cheesecake from cracking?

Your cue to turn off the oven is when the cheesecake has a springy feel. Leave the cake inside with the door ajar for about 20 minutes. This will ensure that the cheesecake doesnโ€™t crack due to overheating, but still give it sufficient time to bake through. 

How to make eggless chocolate swirl cheesecake bars?

For an eggless cheesecake recipe, use my saffron cardamom cheesecake as the basic reference. 

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Ingredient swaps for chocolate swirl cheesecake bars

Biscuits: Graham crackers and digestives are both excellent substitutes for Marie biscuits. 

Cocoa powder: I wanted an intensely chocolatey punch to my cheesecake bars, which is why I incorporated cocoa powder in the base. Omit it, if you so wish.

Chocolate: My family has a sweet tooth. Nevertheless, itโ€™s the flavors that we enjoy more than the sweetness, which is why we love the idea of dark chocolate ribbons running through the tangy cream cheese filling. It balances the sweetness of the cake. 

And so I used 70% chocolate in the recipe. Feel free to use any chocolate you prefer โ€“ 55%, 30%, or even milk. But please make sure it is a good quality baking chocolate. Candy bars are not meant for this recipe. 

Greek yogurt: You can sub the yogurt with either regular cream or sour cream.

Sugar: I have been stocking bags and bags of raw sugar in my pantry ever since it became my favorite baking ingredient. It is not essential to the cheesecake bars recipe. Regular white sugar works equally well.

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Serving ideas for chocolate swirl cheesecake bars

With the most gorgeous chocolate and vanilla swirls eddying through the bars, I think they need no garnish. Trust me, youโ€™ll fall in love with the first look. 

But more chocolate never hurts. So maybe drizzle some on top? Or serve with fresh berries on the side to balance the flavors and bring a pop of color.  Or maybe just with a cup of coffee!

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars served with coffee

Love cheesecakes? Then you must give these recipes a whirl:

Cheesecake Swirl Brownie

Cinnamon Cheesecake Recipe

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Cherry Cheesecake

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this avocado egg salad as much as we do!

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Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars | Easy Chocolate Swirl Baked Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Natasha Minocha
The chocolate swirl cheesecake bars are the kind of dessert that bring happy tears - gorgeous spirals of rich, dark chocolate tango with a tangy, creamy cheese layer on a crumbly, chocolate base.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Chilling Time 8 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cheesecake Crust

  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted
  • 1.5 cup Marie biscuits, powdered
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 1/4 cup Cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Raw sugar You can use regular white sugar too
  • 3 Eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dark chocolate (70%), melted and cooled

Instructions
 

Cheesecake Crust

  • Preheat your oven to 180C.
  • Combine the melted butter, crushed cookies, and cocoa powder in a small bowl. This mixture should have the consistency of wet sand.
  • Press it down evenly at the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 180C. Remove from the oven.
    Lower the oven temperature to 160C while you prepare the filling.

Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat cream cheese and raw sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Beat in Greek yogurt and all-purpose flour. Whisk well until smooth.
  • Divide the batter equally into 2 bowls. Add the melted, cooled chocolate to one bowl.
  • Pour the two batters alternatingly, ending with chocolate batter.
  • Run a knife through the batter to create swirls.
  • Carefully place in the oven and bake at 160C for 50 minutes. The top of the cake should look cooked and the center should be a bit wobbly.
  • Turn off the heat and slightly crack the door open and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool on the countertop for another hour and then refrigerate for at least 10 hours for it to set completely. Remove carefully from the pan,ย and cut it into 16 squares.
    Serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 660IUCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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