Do you ever have a recipe that sticks in your mind for a long time just waiting to be made? I had seen strawberry cheesecake with chocolate ganache at a store awhile back and just knew that I had to make it at home.
Since I don’t make cheesecake very often, it was awhile before I actually set out to recreate it.
I wish I had made it sooner, because these strawberry chocolate ganache cheesecake bars were everything I hoped they’d be!
Did you know that today is National Cheesecake Day? Even more reason to make these strawberry chocolate ganache cheesecake bars. I couldn’t let a day like this pass by! (Be sure to check out the list below for more great ways to celebrate.)
Since I’ve been all about no bake recipes lately, I decided to take the no bake cheesecake route. Because they are no bake, these bars come together quickly and you don’t have to worry about whether or not they’re done (or am I the only one who struggles knowing when cheesecake is done?!).
A simple graham crust is topped with a rich, creamy layer of chocolate ganache. Since the theme of these bars is easy, I just used chocolate chips and heavy cream to create this velvety ganache.
Cream cheese, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries make up the sweet cheesecake layer, while a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips tops it off.
If the fact that it’s National Cheesecake Day isn’t reason enough to make these cheesecake bars, the rich chocolate ganache and sweet strawberry cheesecake should be!
Strawberry Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 C finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 C butter, melted
For the Ganache
- 1 C chocolate chips
- 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
For the Cheesecake
- 2 (8 oz) packages 1/3 of the fat or regular cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 C sugar
- 1 1/2 C finely chopped strawberries
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
- mini chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover and place in refrigerate while making ganache.
- In a small saucepan, stir together chocolate chips and whipping cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir until until smooth. Pour over crust. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until ganache is set.
- In the bowl of stand mixer, or with an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Stir in strawberries. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread over ganache layer. Top with mini chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
- Cut into pieces and serve.
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Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Tuesday 14th of October 2014
That topping! It's so light and fluffy and perfectly pink. And putting the ganache below it?! Good move. I would have tried putting it on top and would have made a mess.
holly waterfall
Tuesday 5th of August 2014
Oh yes, I totally know what you mean about not knowing when the cheesecake is completely done. That's the last thing you want - to cut into it, and to be welcomed by soup!! Which is why I just stuck with a cocktail for Cheesecake Day :) PINNING!
Tara
Sunday 3rd of August 2014
What a pretty dessert, love strawberry and chocolate together!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Friday 1st of August 2014
I have a continuous list of recipe ideas. It got to the point where I can no longer keep up with the production part of the list. These bars look fantastic. Who doesn't love a little ganache?
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking
Thursday 31st of July 2014
I have the same "problem" I see something at the store and dying to make it at home just to realize I already have 10 other recipes that must be made first and time quickly goes by! These strawberry chocolate cheesecake bars looks amazing! Love the chocolate chip on top. so pretty! Thanks for sharing and for joining us, Jessica!