Decadent Kahlua Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these Decadent Kahlua Mocha Cheesecake Bars that perfectly blend rich, velvety brownie and luscious cheesecake layers, topped off with a creamy sour cream finish. Each bite is a delightful explosion of coffee and chocolate flavors, enhanced with the warmth of Kahlua. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress everyone with their luscious texture and indulgent taste. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for an unforgettable dessert experience!
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unsalted butter or margarine
6 tablespoons (Melted)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 ounces (Melted)
All-purpose flour
3/4 cup (Sifted)
Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (Dry)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (Dry)
Light brown sugar
3/4 cup (Packed)
Large eggs
2 (Beaten)
Instant espresso coffee
1 tablespoon (Dry)
Cream cheese
8 ounces (Softened)
Sugar
1/2 cup (Granulated)
Additional all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (Sifted)
Additional large eggs
2 (Beaten)
Kahlua or strong coffee
3 tablespoons (Liquid)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (Liquid)
Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (Dry)
Sour cream
1 1/2 cups (Plain)
Sugar (for sour cream layer)
1/3 cup (Granulated)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
2
For the brownie layer, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together over low heat in a small saucepan. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs, instant espresso coffee, and vanilla extract, beating until well blended.
4
Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture until combined. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
5
Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
6
For the cheesecake layer, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and additional flour together in a large bowl until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
7
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the Kahlua, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fully combined.
8
Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the top is almost set. During the last 10 minutes of baking, mix the sour cream and sugar together in a separate bowl.
10
After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and gently spread the sour cream mixture on top of the cheesecake layer. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
11
Once baked, allow the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and refrigerate before serving for best results.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Kahlua Mocha Cheesecake Bars?
They are a dessert featuring layers of rich brownie and luscious cheesecake, finished with a creamy sour cream topping and flavored with chocolate, coffee, and Kahlua.
What size baking pan is required for this recipe?
A 13 x 9-inch baking pan is required for these bars.
What should I preheat my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How do I prepare the baking pan?
Lightly grease the pan with non-stick spray or butter before adding the batter.
How is the chocolate for the brownie layer prepared?
Melt 6 tablespoons of butter and 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips together over low heat until smooth.
What dry ingredients are used in the brownie layer?
The brownie layer uses 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How do I flavor the brownie layer with coffee?
Combine 1 tablespoon of instant espresso coffee with the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
How many eggs are in the brownie layer?
The brownie layer requires 2 beaten large eggs.
How should the brownie batter be spread in the pan?
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
What is the base of the cheesecake layer?
The base consists of 8 ounces of softened cream cheese beaten with 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of flour until fluffy.
How many eggs are added to the cheesecake mixture?
Add 2 large eggs, mixing them in one at a time.
What liquid flavorings go into the cheesecake layer?
Mix in 3 tablespoons of Kahlua (or strong coffee), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How do I combine the two main layers?
Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared brownie layer and spread it evenly.
How long is the initial baking time?
Bake the brownie and cheesecake layers for 20 minutes until the top is almost set.
When do I prepare the sour cream topping?
Mix the sour cream and sugar together during the last 10 minutes of the initial baking time.
What are the ingredients for the sour cream topping?
The topping is made from 1 1/2 cups of sour cream and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
How do I apply the sour cream layer?
After the first 20 minutes of baking, remove the pan and gently spread the sour cream mixture on top.
How long do the bars bake after adding the sour cream?
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
How should the bars be cooled?
Allow the pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
Should these cheesecake bars be refrigerated?
Yes, for the best results, refrigerate the bars before serving.
Can I substitute the Kahlua?
Yes, you can use 3 tablespoons of strong coffee instead of Kahlua.
What type of chocolate chips should I use?
The recipe calls for 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How much cream cheese is needed?
The recipe requires 8 ounces of cream cheese.
Is the brown sugar packed or loose?
The 3/4 cup of light brown sugar should be packed.
What is the total number of eggs used in the whole recipe?
A total of 4 large eggs are used; 2 for the brownie and 2 for the cheesecake.
Does the recipe use cinnamon?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon is added to the cheesecake layer.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in the brownie layer and another teaspoon in the cheesecake layer.
What type of flour is recommended?
All-purpose flour is used for both the brownie and cheesecake layers.
How should the bars be served?
They can be served chilled or at room temperature.
What is the texture of these bars?
They have a luscious texture combining a velvety brownie base with a fluffy cheesecake center and a creamy finish.