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Cut into bars."}],"recipeYield":"2-1\/2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 180 calories","fatContent":"13g fat (7g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"42mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"81mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"17g carbohydrate (14g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"2g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.75,"reviewCount":8,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Phyllis705"},"reviewBody":"
I hardly ever have time to write reviews but I made time this time! This was such a phenomenal recipe. I made it for new years and it was a hit. This tasted, as if I purchased, from the bakery. It\u2019s a little time consuming making the different layers, but well well worth it. I already have the ingredients, on my list for the grocery store, to make it again, right away. We all were fighting off the last one tonight, lol. LOVED it.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tanya404"},"reviewBody":"
This is a delicious, satisfying recipe, I found easy to make (but allow enough time--don't cut the refrigeration time). I had to bake the first layer a bit longer, and I forgot to melt and cool my chocolate, so I rushed that part and it still came out fabulous! A total hit in our home and I'll be making these from now on--so happy to have accidentally found this recipe! It's even surprisingly light, considering its richness. With gratitude!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBowtie"},"reviewBody":"These bars are wonderful but buttering foil was not a great idea everything stuck and they were impossible to cut. Will be using parchment or a Silpat next time. Relatively easy and SO yummy!! Can\u2019t wait to make them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LeslieMay"},"reviewBody":"These cheesecake bars were so delicious! I made them for Thanksgiving and they were gobbled up in no time! They are now going to be a part of my dessert repertoire! Thank you, Andrea for your Grand Prize winning recipe!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tash82"},"reviewBody":"Wow...makes sense these are a contest winner. Very rich and delicious, highly recommend.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DDPLoeches"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic! So creamy and chocolate-y. It makes me want to put it in a springform pan, double all ingredients for the cream cheese layer, and make it a full-fledged cheesecake. It's a good thing it needs to be refrigerated; if it sat on the counter, I'd be in trouble. Yum!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ace"},"reviewBody":"Would be five stars but the recipe is fairly difficult other than that I made these for my family they are very rich and they are delicious everyone wants me to make them again and I plan too","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"krindfleisch"},"reviewBody":"Delicious ... Rich and decadent. A chocolate lovers dream. I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 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