I am always on the hunt for new recipes- especially ones that involve cheese or chocolate. This is the first time I have come across one that has both, and while that might be a little intimidating at first, these chocolate cheese layered bars are fantastic! It is cream cheese which is maybe better than trying to mix a sharp cheddar with chocolate- but who knows- that might be pretty awesome as well. Either way- you should definitely try these bars.
Chocolate Cheese Layered Bars
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CHEESE LAYER:
6 ounces cream cheese- softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces cream cheese- softened
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons milk
3 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
in eggs. Beat in chocolate and vanilla until well blended. Combine
flour and baking powder; stir into chocolate mixture. Fold in
pecans. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
In another large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat in the
sugar, egg, flour and vanilla until well combined. Fold in pecans.
Spread over the chocolate layer; sprinkle with chips.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges pull away from
sides of pan. Sprinkle with marshmallow; bake 2 minutes longer or
until puffed. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Cool on a wire
rack.
In a large saucepan, combine first four topping ingredients. Cook and
stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the
confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over
cooled bars. Store in the refrigerator.
