Slutty Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These Slutty Cheesecake Bars are incredibly delicious and easy to make. The cookie layer in the middle adds great flavor and texture to the creamy cheesecake and buttery graham cracker crust.
I think that cheesecake is an extremely underrated dessert.
From the creaminess of the cheesecake to the buttery graham cracker crust, every bite is absolute perfection.
Now, what if I told you that you could add cookies into your cheesecake?!
And that it is SO DELICIOUS!
By adding Chocolate Creme Filled Sandwich Cookies and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies in the middle of the cheesecake batter, your taste buds will be in heaven!
It will quickly become one of those recipes that you didn’t know you needed but now you can’t live without it!
Each bite is the perfect combination of refreshing and indulgent.
Main Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Granulated Sugar
- Graham Crackers
- Butter
- Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
What is a “Slutty” Cheesecake?
This recipe is derived from a fun recipe called “Slutty Brownies”.
Slutty Brownies are a delicious dessert that has cookie dough as the base layer. On top of the cookie dough is a layer of chocolate sandwich cookies.
Lastly, brownie batter is poured on top of the cookies and spread into an even layer. Once baked, it is a delicious and indulgent treat.
Now, let’s talk about how this led to the creation of these Slutty Cheesecake Bars.
This dessert has a thick and buttery graham cracker crust as the base layer. On top of that is a thin layer of cheesecake batter.
Next, layer both chocolate chips and chocolate creme cookies to cover the cheesecake batter.
Lastly, pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top, spreading it in an even layer to cover all the cookies.
Once baked, it creates delicious layers of graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake and two kinds of cookies.
Cookie Substitutions
If you don’t have the exact store-bought Chocolate Chip Cookies or Chocolate Creme Cookies that I used – don’t worry! You can try the ones linked below or ones you can find at your local grocery store.
For the Chocolate Sandwich cookies you can use:
- Homemade Oreo Cookies
- Happy Belly Chocolate Sandwich Cremes
- 365 Chocolate Sandwich Cremes
- Back to Nature Double Creme Sandwich Cookies
- Kinnikinnick Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies (Gluten-Free Friendly!)
- Newman O’s Creme Filled Chocolate Cookies
For the Chewy Chocolate Chip cookies you can use:
- Homemade Cookies, such as my Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 365 Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Happy Belly Premium Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chips Ahoy Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pepperidge Farms Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Back to Nature Chocolate Chunk Cookies
How to Make Slutty Cheesecake Bars
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with nonstick
- Make the graham cracker crust, start by crushing the graham crackers using a food processor or in a Ziploc bag
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar
- Once combined, press into the bottom of the loaf pan until it completely covers the bottom in an even layer
- Now, it’s time to make the cheesecake batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla extract using an electric hand mixer
- Mix until it is smooth and creamy with no lumps, it can take a few minutes
- Now, add a thin layer of cheesecake batter over the crust (about 1/2 inch thick)
- Spread in an even layer covering the graham cracker crust
- Place the cookie halves down in rows, gently pressing on top of the cheesecake batter (You don’t want to push them fully into the batter)
- Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top and spread in an even layer
- Bake in the oven for 50-53 minutes or until the edges are golden, the cheesecake is fully set and there is only a slight jiggle in the center
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature
- Leave the Slutty Cheesecake Bars in the pan and chill in the fridge for 6+ hours or overnight (preferred)
- Remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving
- Take the cheesecake out of the loaf pan (this is why I like parchment paper because it is so easily to remove)
- Slice and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but it can be! Make sure you use gluten free friendly chocolate chip and chocolate creme cookies.
I used Honey Maid Graham Crackers, but you can use any that you have on hand.
However, you can use any that you have available or at your local grocery store. Some other graham cracker options are Happy Belly, Annie’s Honey Grahams, 365 Graham Crackers, Nabisco Grahams, Kinnikinnick S’moreables (Gluten free option).
Pre-crushed Graham Cracker Crumbs are also on option, found on Amazon!
You will know that the cheesecake is done baking when the edges are a golden brown. Also, top of the cheesecake should be fully set with a slight jiggle in the middle.
Because it allows the cheesecake to fully set into a creamy and luscious texture. However, a minimum of 6 hours will also work fine if you are short on time.
Yes! In fact, letting it chill overnight it preferred. The cheesecake can remain fresh for up to 48 hours when kept in the fridge prior to serving.
Let sit at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before serving to slice easily.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Slutty Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs, About 10 graham cracker sheets
- 6 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Batter
- 16 oz plain cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 chocolate creme sandwich cookies (cut in half), The sandwich cookies I used
- 4 chewy chocolate chip cookies (cut in half), The soft chocolate chip cookies I used
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
- parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with nonstick
- Make the graham cracker crust, start by crushing the graham crackers using a food processor or in a Ziploc bag
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar
- Once combined, press into the bottom of the loaf pan until it completely covers the bottom in an even layer
- Now, it's time to make the cheesecake batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla extract using an electric hand mixer
- Mix until it is smooth and creamy with no lumps, it can take a few minutes
- Now, add a thin layer of cheesecake batter over the crust (about 1/2 inch thick)
- Spread in an even layer covering the graham cracker crust
- Place the cookie halves down in rows, gently pressing on top of the cheesecake batter (You don't want to push them fully into the batter)
- Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top and spread in an even layer
- Bake in the oven for 50-53 minutes or until the edges are golden, the cheesecake is fully set and there is only a slight jiggle in the center
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature
- Leave the Slutty Cheesecake Bars in the pan and chill in the fridge for 6+ hours or overnight (preferred)
- Remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving
- Take the cheesecake out of the loaf pan (this is why I like parchment paper because it is so easily to remove)
- Slice and enjoy!