Austrian Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

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Austrian Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

Austrian Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars is a decadent dessert that is perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. Chocolate and cream cheese are the stars of the recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time33

Total Time53

Course: Bars

Cuisine: Austrian

Servings: bars

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Gabriela

Equipment

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅔ cup unsalted butter softened

For the topping:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

For the glaze:

6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped pecans or walnuts toasted

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes or until crumbly and well blended. A food processor is good as well.
Press mixture into an ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
Bake for 12 minutes; remove from the oven.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, two tablespoons of flour, and eggs at medium speed until smooth.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour the cream mixture over the partially baked crust.
Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the topping is almost set.
Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top. Return to oven for 1 minute to melt the chips.
Remove from the oven. Gently spread melted chips over the top. Sprinkle with nuts, lightly pressing them into the chocolate.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 36 bars.
NOTE: Watch your time and be sure to cut into bars as directed before cooling completely. The crust becomes quite firm, and it is difficult to cut through when fully chilled.
Serve and enjoy!

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