Skinny Mocha Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Greek yogurt and less sugar lighten these Skinny Mocha Cheesecake Bars! Serve these bars for a simple dessert.
INGREDIENTS
SERVINGS: 12 BARS
CRUST:
– 6 full-sheets chocolate graham cracker
– 2.5 tablespoons melted butter
CHEESECAKE:
– 1 8-ounce package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
– 1/3 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted and slightly cooled
– 1 teaspoon instant coffee granule
– 2 teaspoons hot water
– 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 large egg room temperature
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap an 8x8 baking pan in foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
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Process chocolate graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor. Mix the crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl until combined.
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Firmly press the mixture into the baking pan. Bake 8 minutes at 350°F. Let cool after removing from oven.
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Lower oven to 325°F.Stand mixers with paddle attachments or handheld mixers should smooth cream cheese and sugar. Stir in melted chocolate.
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Stir instant coffee and hot water in a small bowl to dissolve. Combine Greek yogu
rt, flour, and vanilla in a bowl. Slowly mix in the egg.
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Apply cheesecake filling evenly to the crust. Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes. Put in the fridge for 3 hours or
overnight. Cut and eat bars!
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