Coffee Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups Talenti Coffee Chocolate Chip Gelato, slightly softened (Link opens in new window.)
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Cocoa powder, for garnish
• Espresso beans, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan. Freeze about 15 minutes to set.
2. Prepare gelato cheesecake filling: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in softened Talenti Coffee Chocolate Chip Gelato and whipped cream until well combined.
3. Spread filling evenly over chilled crust; smooth top with spatula. Freeze 4 to 6 hours or overnight until firm.
4. Lift from parchment-lined pan. With warm knife, cut cheesecake into 12 pieces. Top bars with a dusting of cocoa powder. Garnish each bar with a few espresso beans. Serve immediately.