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Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Bars

December 8, 2013 40 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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As everyone knows, the holidays are an incredibly busy time of the year.  We have Thanksgiving and then a few weeks later are celebrating Christmas.  We even have my son’s birthday between the two holidays, which makes it even crazier.  While I love the holidays, I also like to take time to relax and enjoy our friends, before things get too stressful.  For the last few years we have taken a night off from all the stress, and had a little holiday party where we get together with our close friends, and just enjoy their company and be free of all holiday stress.  I usually use this time to do some holiday baking and cooking.  As my close friends know, I love cooking, so I love sharing that with them. While this year we only had around 12 people come over, it was the perfect number and we had a great time.

I decided that we would have a ‘Drinks & Desserts’ theme, and I would make some tasty baked desserts and whip up a signature cocktail. 

Before everyone arrived, I finished baking the 4 featured desserts, including the Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Bars (scroll to bottom for recipe).  Land O’ Lakes Butter was a star in this recipe and definitely helped in getting the most perfect buttery almond crust on these bars.

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I also set up a signature cocktail area, moved the food to the serving table, and finished decorating our Christmas tree…

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Right as I set the cheesecake bars onto the table, I heard the doorbell ring! I was so excited for our friends to arrive and start celebrating! Everyone dug right into the desserts and drinks, and we had a great time.

 The kids kept sneaking desserts from the table and at one James had his plate overflowing! Audrey loved the chocolate truffles and there was no hiding it!

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After everyone was full of delicious desserts the adults chatted and watched football and the kids played and played.

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Being behind the camera is sometimes a pain, because you never get to be in any photos with your friends in family! Luckily my husband volunteered to take a picture of me and my 2 friends in front of our tree.

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Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the drinks and desserts, and everyone could not stop talking about the Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Bars! They were by far the biggest hit, and all the husbands wanted the recipe (for their wives to cook!). 

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Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For the crust
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds finely ground
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted and O' Lakes Butter chilled
  • Baking spray with flour
For the filling
  • 6 oz low fat or neufchâtel found by regular cream cheese cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz regular cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 TBS 2% milk whole or 1% would work as well
  • 2 TBS almonds chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
For the crust
  1. 1. Combine flour, 1/4 cup ground almonds, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, two knives, or a fork until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. 2. Coat a 8-inch square baking dish with baking spray. Sprinkle mixture into the dish and lightly press mixture into bottom of pan until firm.
  3. 3. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden. Cool crust completely on a wire rack.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
For the rest
  1. 1. Place cream cheeses in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and dash of salt; beat at low speed until combined. Add egg; beat 1 minute or until well combined.
  2. 2. Pour mixture over cooled crust.
  3. 3. Place chocolate chips and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted, stirring after every 15 seconds; stir mixture until smooth.
  4. 4. Dollop chocolate mixture by the spoonful over cheesecake mixture; swirl together using the tip of a knife. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped almonds.
  5. 5. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until almost set in the middle. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or up to overnight. Cut and serve as bars.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

By using lower fat cream cheese and milk in this recipe, it reduces the calories and fat. If you prefer the full fat version, go ahead and use regular cream cheese and whole milk. Using the lower fat versions did not change the taste what-so-ever in my opinion.

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  1. Dawn Lopez (@dawnchats) says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Oh wow, this recipe sounds unbelievable. Will have to try! What great holiday photos too!

    Reply
  2. Tracie says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I love the idea of a drinks and desserts party. That is totally my kind of night. Your cheesecake bars look AMAZING!

    Reply
  3. Jenny @ MyLittleMe says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Oh my! Those look delicious!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Yum, those cheesecake bars look delicious!

    Reply
  5. Candace says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Oh my, these look amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe! And…looking forward to seeing your contributing posts on One Tough Mother! This will be fun!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      December 9, 2013 at 11:52 am

      I can’t wait to see your posts, too! It will be a good time 🙂 Thanks for stopping by today!

      Reply
  6. Deborah E says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    That is too yummy looking and I’m thinking I need to add an exercise program to the list!

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    • Allyson says

      December 9, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      LOL Deborah! This recipe is actually reduced fat, too!

      Reply
  7. brett says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    i LOVE chocolate and almond together. YUMMY!! Land O’Lakes is our go-to butter brand. Always has been!

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  8. shaunatorres says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing… I have never baked with Land O’Lakes but will have to try it out… thanks so much

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    • Allyson says

      December 9, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Shauna you can really taste the difference with Land O’Lakes!!!

      Reply
  9. Helene Bludman says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    I always use Land O’ Lakes, too. I must try that recipe soon. Those bars look so yummy.

    Reply
  10. Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY says

    December 9, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    The cheesecake bars look delicious! Bar cookies were always my favorite when I was growing up

    Reply
  11. sweetmomma says

    December 9, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Sweet tooth triggered…this looks so yummy!

    Reply
  12. Angela says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I love all your pics and those chocolate almond cheesecake bars look amazing!

    Reply
  13. ecavalla says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    I entered 🙂 Yay for a great holiday get-together!

    Reply
  14. Jennifer Brazil says

    December 9, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Those bars look SO good! Saving this recipe!

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  15. Shanna says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I hear ya about all that holiday stress, but those AMAZING looking cheesecake bars would definitely help me de-stress. Awesome pics, by the way!

    Reply
  16. milenabarrett says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Those bars are looking yummy! Beautiful tree- have a happy holiday!

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  17. Pam W says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Yum! Those bars look so tasty! And looks like everyone had fun too!

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  18. Amy Lynn Desrosiers says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    These look so good, and your home also looks great!

    Reply
  19. Steve Pots says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Oh boy I have only a few days left before my super diet starts…I’m off to go get some ingredients YOLO as my kids would say.

    Reply
  20. CrazyMom says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Yummm..love the dessert and it sure looks like you had a wonderful time with your friends..love Christmas Parties..thanks for sharing

    Reply
  21. Chrishelle Ebner says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Your chocolate almond cheesecake bars look yummy. My kids would chow down on them. Looks like you and your friends had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  22. The *New* Classy (@TheNewClassy) says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:31 am

    You said the magic words: cheesecake and chocolate. Yum!

    Reply
  23. Mommy2Jam (Adrianne) says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Your home looks so inviting and your kids are adorable too! I love the recipes my boys and I are always trying to find new ones to try together.

    Reply
  24. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:44 am

    I think drink/dessert parties are so smart. They are fun, yet they cut down so much of the work of a full meal.

    Reply
  25. Katherine Bartlett (@KBWhiskey) says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:09 am

    Now these looks delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
  26. bellanna3 says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:44 am

    These Chocolate Almond Cheesecake bars look divine! Three of my favorite things combined! Pinned (and entered)!

    Reply
  27. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Awesome giveaway – I could REALLY use that GC!

    Reply
  28. trisha says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Here is the problem. I keep wanting to EAT all these things. Then I spent Jan-March crying on my treadmill. LOL!

    Reply
  29. Liz (@blueviolet) says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I feel sure I’d drop anything on my calendar to attend a party with that theme and to try your recipe. YUM!

    Reply
  30. MelissaStuff (@melstuffblog) says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    It’s sad it seems the holiday season is so busy, I find it hard to make time to get together with the friends we love so much. Maybe your post will motivate me.

    Reply
  31. Kristy says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Those look delicious and what a fun, relaxing party! #client

    Reply
  32. Robyn Good says

    December 10, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Ohh, yum! My mouth is watering just looking at these.

    Reply
  33. Kirsten Thompson (One Tough Mother) says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I love that you set aside time to enjoy your friends during the busy Christmas season. This recipe sounds delicious! I might have to whip up a batch for a gift exchange I’m going to next week. Thanks girl!

    Reply
  34. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    December 11, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Oh yum. These totally just got added to Christmas dessert.

    Reply

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