LOUISIANA RED VELVET CHEESECAKE BARS

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These are oh so sinful. The chocolate crust and the wonderful cheesecake on top just excites the tastebuds! The total time is actually 5 hours and 48 minutes. That includes refrigeration time.

Provided by Victorya Richard

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
1/4 c butter, melted
6 squares baker's semi-sweet chocolate, divided
3 pkg (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 Tbsp red food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 3. Melt 4 chocolate squares as directed on package; place in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • 4. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Remove 2 cups batter; mix with melted chocolate and food coloring. Carefully spread over crust; cover with remaining plain batter.
  • 5. Bake 26 to 28 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Melt remaining chocolate squares; drizzle over dessert. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

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