Black & White Cheesecake Bars

MAKES: 20 bars

CHILL TIME: 4 Hr

COOK TIME: 45 Min

Our Black & White Cheesecake Bars are so darn good, you'll need to make a double batch if you're planning on having any left for yourself. The combo of everyone's favorite chocolate sandwich cookies laced throughout this creamy cheesecake are simply awesome!

What You'll Need

1 (15.5-ounce) package cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil hanging over sides.
Place 28 cookies in a food processor and process until finely ground. Place in a medium bowl, add butter, and mix well. Place crumbs in prepared pan and press mixture evenly into bottom. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Coarsely chop remaining cookies and stir into batter. Pour mixture into crust.
Bake 45 minutes, or until edges are firm and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Lift cake out of pan using foil, and place on cutting board. Cut into bars and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For an added touch, garnish with whipped cream and any extra cookie crumbs.
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