Candy cane chocolate cheesecake bars recipe (2024)

December 3, 2013 by Roxana 43 Comments

Velvety peppermint cheesecake with swirls of white chocolate candy cane bars and topped with a piece of chocolate, these festive chocolate cheesecake bars are a showstopper. Easy as 1,2,3 and only 7 ingredients!

Let’s leave that photo soak in for a minute or two. You may wanna take a (paper) towel to wipe the drooling of your chin.

I wish there was a way for you to smell these chocolate cheesecake bars. The smell is intoxicating. Chilly peppermint mixed with the warm smell of melted chocolate. Made with Hershey’s candy cane chocolate bars and Coffee Matte peppermint mocha coffee creamer, these cheesecake bars are divine!

Christmas is not the same without candy cane. I may not eat candy cane by themselves but boy, i heart them in desserts. I was looking forward to Christmas baking just so I can make a candy cane cheesecake. A silky smooth cheesecake with peppermint flavors will put a smile on my face.A silky smooth cheesecake with swirls of candy cane white chocolate will make my heart skip a beat!

It was just an ordinary trip to the local grocery store when I saw the limited edition of the Hershey’s candy cane chocolate bars. I knew right thenthere was no way I could leave the store using stocking up on these chocolate bars. You know I have a serious problem with limited edition chocolate. It’s the adrenaline rushing knowing I only have a short period of time to enjoy them before they are gone for a couple of month or even worse, for good #heartbroken

After a couple of taste tests on the candy cane chocolate bars recipes ideas I knew I wanted to make a show-stopping dessert with them. Brownies cake first to mind, then a cake but a simple cheesecake sounded way better.

These cheesecake bars are fairly easy to make. Just like other cheesecake recipes, you start by mixing graham cracker crumbs with butter and press it evenly on the bottom of the pan. Because I made my cheesecake in a square pan instead of a round one, I didn’t make a crust on the sides, just on the bottom.

The cheesecake filling is make with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, peppermint mocha coffee creamer and chopped candy cane chocolate. Mix and pour over the crust. As simple as that. 2 ingredients for the crust and 5 ingredients for the filling. Doesn’t that sound like the easiest chocolate cheesecake ever?

Candy cane chocolate cheesecake bars recipe

Yields 16 bars

15 minPrep Time

40 minCook Time

4 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

Crust

3/4 cup graham crackers crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Cheesecake filling

2 x 8oz packages Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup Imperial sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup Coffee matte peppermint mocha coffee creamer
3 X 1.55 oz Hershey's candy cane chocolate bars , broken into pieces

Decoration

3 X 1.55 oz Hershey's candy cane chocolate bars

Instructions

Heat the oven to 325F. Line a 8X8 square baking pan with parchment paper or pan liner leaving about 2 inch hanging on the sides. Set aside
In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. With your fingers press it evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile make the cheesecake filling.
In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. With the paddle attachment beat on low speed until light and fluffy.
Mix in the eggs, one at a time, scrapping the sides of the bowl with a spatula after each addition.
Gently pour in the coffee creamer and stir to combine.
With a spatula fold in the chopped candy cane chocolate.
Pour the filling onto the cheesecake crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Turn off the oven, slightly open the oven's door and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and chill in the fridge for a couple of hours.
To decorate, remove the cheesecake from the pan using the hanging paper.
Cut the cheesecake into 16 bars.
To decorate break the chocolate bars, reserving 16 pieces.
In a microwave safe, place the rest of the chopped chocolate and heat for about 30-45 seconds until just softened. With a teaspoon stir to combine.
Drizzle over the cheesecake bars. Place one piece of chocolate over each bar.

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Why were cheesecake bars discontinued? ›

The dessert was a refrigerated snack bar with a graham cracker base and cream cheese topping. They where available in various flavours but the most famous flavour was Strawberry Cheesecake. Unfortunately they where discontinued 2004-5, why? Kraft decided to stop them as they had challenges in the production.

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Why did my cheesecake bars crack? ›

When the batter is overmixed, too much air is added and will cause your cake to rise in the oven and then collapse and crack when being removed. Don't overbake your cake. It may crack if it's too dry. Many people overbake their recipes to “play it safe”.

What is the oldest cheesecake? ›

Over 4,000 years ago in the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks on the island of Samos created the earliest known cheesecake. This rudimentary cheesecake was made with patties of fresh cheese that were then pounded smooth with flour and honey.

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Can you cut cheesecake with dental floss? ›

Cutting cheesecake with a knife can leave a real mess behind—and can really butcher your cheesecake slices. Then I saw your tip about cutting soft cheese with dental floss. It works great for cheesecake too. Just hold the floss taut and pull it down through the cheesecake.

Do you cut cheesecake with a hot or cold knife? ›

How do you cut cheesecake cleanly? To cut cheesecake cleanly, use a sharp, thin knife and dip it in hot water before each cut. This will help prevent the knife from sticking to the cheesecake and create clean, even slices.

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What happened to Philadelphia cheesecake bites? ›

And for those that don't know, the Philadelphia Cheesecake Snack Bar debuted in 1999, and it was essentially a portable cheesecake. that you find in the refrigerated aisle at. the grocery stores. But sadly, it was discontinued in 2004.

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Why did cheesecake fall? ›

Cheesecake may sink in the middle due to overbeating the batter, which incorporates too much air, or drastic temperature changes causing it to rise and fall rapidly. Also, if it's underbaked, the middle may collapse. Cooling gradually can help prevent sinking.

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Did Chick Fil A ever sell cheesecake? ›

Believe it or not, cheesecake was one such contender for many years. That is, until 2012 when Chick-fil-A's cheesecake, as well as its lemon pie, were pulled from the menu to make space for a new assortment of desserts.

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Can cheesecake bars be left out? ›

When you have cheesecake that's already baked and chilled, the absolute max time you could let it sit out to avoid the USDA's "danger zone" is two hours. Save yourself the stress of wasting that by putting it in the fridge as soon as everyone's grabbed a slice or it's cooled enough after baking to chill.

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Candy cane chocolate cheesecake bars recipe (2024)

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