ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS

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A simple & delicious bar recipe -- the only problem is waiting for them to be ready to eat. Yum! Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder and melted butter; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan.
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder, vanilla and egg; blend well. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or just until center is set. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cover loosely; refrigerate 3-4 hours or until firm. With hot, wet knife, cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 94.7, Carbohydrate 10.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.6

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